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PSX-2
Personal
Server
On Screen Browsing via TV Interface
and any URC Remote
Personal Browsing via the MX-6000’s
Interface
Owners Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction
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5
Parts Guide
Video Playback from Newer iPods and iPhones
Using the PSX-2 via On Screen TV Interface
Using the PSX-2 Via MX-6000
Using Personal Server Features
Compatibility with Personal Server Features
Synchronize your iPod from your Mac or PC
Syncing Your iPod to iTunes:
Information to the User
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11
12
13
14
15
USA Limited Warranty Statement
Specifications
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Introduction
The PSX-2’s exciting features, combined with the two way MX-6000
color touch screen remote control or a TV with component video
inputs and any URC remote control, transform any iPod into a multi-
media personal server with all browsing and media selection taking
place on the screen of the MX-6000 or on the screen of the TV.
Unique personal server features take the drudgery out of browsing
for new content. Delightful cover art for your music appears on
screen. You can effortlessly browse your albums, artists, podcasts,
music videos, etc with a glance. At last, you can personally browse
your media collection, without walking to your PC, without ever
touching the iPod itself. Browse your iPod's menus from anywhere in
the house on the personal screen of the MX-6000 or from the con-
nected TV screen.
Instant Shuffle Play via URC Remotes
Just press one button to shuffle play unique subsets of your music,
instead of always shuffle playing everything on your iPod. At last,
you won’t have to skip past the heavy metal when all you feel like
listening to is Jazz. Additionally, whenever you hear something you’d
like more of, the unique More button instantly queues up more from
the artist who is now playing. The PSX-2 has a front IR Window for
simple line of sight control and a rear panel IR input for RF base sta-
tion connections (enabling no pointing operation from all over your
home).
Component Video Powered On TV Screen Interface
HD quality Component outputs provide a perfect on screen brows-
ing interface, plus outputs video from the iPods that support it (iPod
Classic, Nano 3G, iPhone and iPod Touch).
Synchronize iPod to your Mac or PC
Via Universal Remote Control’s PSXLink software, you can update
your iPod’s music and video content, without having to remove it
from the dock. PSXLink is a free download for both Macs and PCs.
Charge your iPod
The PSX-2 keeps your iPod charged and ready to go.
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Parts Guide
The PSX-2 includes:
1 - PSX-2 Personal Server
1 - 5V DC Regulated Power
Adapter
2 - Blank transparent label covers
1 - Cable for IR OUT from RF
Base Station to IR IN of PSX-2
1 - Joining plate for locking multi-
ple PSX-2 servers together on
a shelf or a table top via slots
on the bottom panel.
IR Sensor Window
If you are using a
one way remote
control line of
sight, point it at
this window.
Transparent Label Cover
The URC logo can be
removed and replaced
with a custom label
made with a PC printer
on transparency stock.
Power LED
Indicates that
the PSX-2 is
connected to
power.
Reset Switch LAN Port
Audio
Connect to your stereo
Light Switch
Turn the
If the PSX-2
Connect to
becomes unre- your network using a standard RCA
sponsive, press using a stan- cable (not supplied).
label light on
or off by
the Reset
switch.
dard RJ-45
cable (not
supplied).
pressing this
button.
IR IN
On Screen Interface via Component
Video Outputs
The PSX-2 outputs the On Screen
Interface via standard component video
cables (not supplied).
Connect to a
URC RF base
station with
the included
IR cable.
DC 5 Volt
Only use a
regulated
5V DC
Adaptor.
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Using the PSX-2 via On Screen TV Interface
After connecting the PSX-2 to your Television’s component video inputs,
place an iPod in the PSX-2. Note that you can freely change iPods at
any time, except when you are synchronizing your iPod to iTunes.
Once an iPod is placed in the PSX-2, pick up your URC remote con-
trol and simply select the PSX-2 device on your URC remote. Your
custom installer will have programmed a macro that turns on the TV,
selects the correct input and displays the On Screen TV interface.
To use the interface, simply press the Menu button and use the UP,
DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and OK buttons to navigate to the content you
want to play back.
You’ll find that you can navigate to any of the Personal Server fea-
tures of the PSX-2 by using Up, Down, Left, Right and OK on your
URC remote control. So, at any time, you can opt to shuffle play any
of your genres, play more from the artist, album or genre playing,
search for any song, artist or album by entering a letter or two, even
build your own jukebox on the fly. If you need more information on
any of these personal server features, reference the explanations on
the next few pages. The On Screen TV interface operates identically
to the MX-6000 interface.
Video Playback from Newer iPods and iPhones
The PSX-2 is compatible with iPhones (both 2G and 3G) and newer
iPods (some older iPods only support composite, they will not play
video, though you’ll be able to browse and select music perfectly).
iPod Model
Component Video
Yes (*2)
Yes (*2)
Yes (*2)
Yes (*2)
Yes (*1)
Yes (*1)
No
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPod Touch
iPod Touch 2G
iPod Classic
3G & 4G Nano
iPod Nano First Generation
5G iPod (iPod video)
2G Nano
No
No
*1 480P or 525P resolution
*2 480i or 525i resolution
* Latest Firmware version may be required
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Using the PSX-2 Via MX-6000
Step 1 – Insert an iPod into the PSX-2. The
Universal Remote Control screen appears on the
iPod. This means it’s connected to the dock and
ready for use with the MX-6000 remote control.
Step 2 – Select the iPod you want to listen to
from the Main page of your MX-6000.
Step 3 – If the system has just
been turned on, you may see
the message, “Connecting to
iPod Dock”. Once the MX-6000
has connected to the iPod Dock,
the iPod menu screen appears. If
the iPod is already playing, the
“Now playing screen” appears.
Step 4 – When you browse for new content, operate the MX-6000 as
you would the iPod. Press the Menu button, then place your thumb
on the scroll wheel and rotate to navigate, then press the “OK” but-
ton to make your selection. The iPod Now Playing Screen appears
after a selection is made.
Rotate the Scroll wheel
to navigate.
Press the OK button
to select content.
Press the Menu button
to display iPod menus.
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Using Personal Server Features
Your unique personal server features are accessed from the left side
of the screen of your MX-6000. Simply tap the feature you want:
Shuffle exactly what you
want (this album, this artist,
this genre, etc.)
Shortcuts to finding playlists,
albums, artists, etc. without
using the Menu button.
More from this artist, this
album, this genre, even this
composer...
Jukebox lets you build and
manage your own playlist
without accessing your PC.
Shortcuts:
The “Shortcuts” button makes navi-
gating your iPod easier than ever
before. Touch any button to jump
directly to that menu. Example:
Touch the “Artists” button to jump
directly to the Artists menu.
Shuffle:
The “Shuffle” button opens an
expanded menu of shuffle
options. Touch any of the choices
to enjoy your music in a
random order.
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Play More From:
The ”Play More From” button
opens up a menu of choices to
add to your current selection. By
touching the “More from this
Artist” button, all the songs from
this artist will be played back
sequentially, starting with the first
album.
Jukebox:
The “Jukebox” button opens a
menu of choices allowing you to
create a jukebox playlist in real
time. Touch the “add song to
Jukebox” icon to add the currently
playing song to the jukebox. To
play the jukebox, touch the “play jukebox” icon. To edit the jukebox,
touch the “view jukebox” icon. Note: the Jukebox playlist is cleared
when the iPod is replaced or in the event of a power failure.
Edit Jukebox:
Songs can be moved up,
down or deleted from the jukebox
list by using the control keys on
the right of the “view jukebox”
screen. To exit from the “View
Jukebox” screen, touch either the”
Go Back” button or the “Now
Playing” icon.
Using the Alpha Search Feature:
The “search” button appears in
the upper right whenever you are
looking at a Menu or Jukebox
screen. Once you click on Search,
an alphabetical keyboard appears.
Simply type in what you’d like to
search for and touch “Go”.
The 1, 2, 3
icon opens the numeric keypad screen.
The qwerty keyboard
icon toggles between a qwerty style key-
board and a simple a,b,c keyboard.
The “Go Back”
icon takes you back to the menu screen.
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Compatibility with Personal Server Features:
The PSX-2 supports all personal server features on most iPods.
However, Universal Remote Control does not guarantee full compati-
bility with all models. The table below shows known restrictions of
several versions of the iPod. You must update the iPhone or iPod’s
firmware to the latest version via iTunes on your Mac or PC.
1G, 2G, 3G represents first, second and third generation iPods.
iPod Model
iPhone 3G
Restrictions
None
iPhone
None
iPod Touch 2G
iPod Touch 1G
iPod Classic
iPod Nano 4G
iPod Nano 3G
iPod Nano 2G
iPod Nano 1G
iPod 5G
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
iPod 4G
No Album Artwork and No Browsing Videos
No Album Artwork and No Browsing Videos
No Album Artwork and No Browsing Videos
No Album Artwork and No Browsing Videos
iPod 3G
iPod Photo
iPod Mini 2G
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Synchronize your iPod from your Mac or PC
You can leave your iPod in the PSX-2 and update your content from
any computer on the Home Network via PSX Link software (avail-
able in two versions: PC or MAC). This software is free and can be
downloaded from the Universal Remote Control website:
After installation, the PSX Link icon will appear on the right hand
toolbar of your PC (beside the clock and network connection
icons).On a PC, double click the PSX Link icon to start.
On a Mac, look for URC
PSXLink in the Finder then click on the icon.
Requirements for Remote Synchronization:
• iTunes must be installed
• PC with Windows XP or Vista (32-bit) version or higher.
• MAC with Mac OS – 10.4.x - 10.5.x (PPC version)
10.4.4 - 10.5.x (Intel version)
• 10/100 Network connection between the PSX-2 and the
PC/Mac (although the PC/MAC could be wirelessly connected
to the network)
Configuring Windows Firewall:
On windows based PC’s, you may need to configure the Windows
Firewall to allow File and Printer Sharing to communicate with the
PSX-2. Do this by accessing Windows Firewall dialog window from
your PC control panel. Check that the File and Printer Sharing
checkbox is checked and click OK.
Configuring PSXLink:
Click on the tools button, in the lower
right hand corner of the window, to
open the general settings tab.
Select the basic settings options you
desire and then click OK.
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Syncing Your iPod to iTunes:
Step 1 – Click on PSX Link icon (as described on page 11).
Step 2 – The PSX Link window appears
displaying all the iPods present on your
network.
Step 3 – Click on the iPod you want to
connect to iTunes and click on the
Connect button.
After approximately 30 seconds, iTunes opens
up, the iPod becomes visible in the Devices
menu. Now add or remove content to your iPod
just as if it was directly connected to your Mac
or PC.
Disconnect the iPod from iTunes
for Normal Operation
Before you attempt to use the MX-6000
to control your iPod, you must discon-
nect the iPod from the PC.
Step 1 – Click on the disconnect button
on the PSXLink window.
Step 2 – The PSXLink window confirms
that the iPod is no longer connected to
iTunes. The iPod is now available to be
controlled by the MX6000 remote con-
trol.
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Information to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv-
er.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Warning!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV inter-
ference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
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USA Limited Warranty Statement
Your Universal Remote Control PSX-2 Personal Server, when delivered
to you in new condition, is warranted against defects in materials or
workmanship as follows: UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. war-
rants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year and as set forth below. Universal Remote
Control will, at its sole option, repair the product using new or compa-
rable rebuilt parts, or exchange the product for a comparable new or
rebuilt product. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive reme-
dies.
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged
with the Product. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or
software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or
not contained in the Product; any such software is provided "AS IS"
unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty.
To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight pre-
paid, in its original packaging or packaging affording adequate protec-
tion to Universal Remote Control at the address provided in the
Owner's Manual. It is your responsibility to backup any macro pro-
gramming, artwork, software or other materials that may have been
programmed into your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or
other materials will be lost during service and Universal Remote
Control will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. A dated
purchase receipt, Bill of Sale, Installation Contract or other verifiable
Proof of Purchase is required. For product support and other important
information visit Universal Remote Control's website:
Or call the Universal Remote Control Customer Service Center
(914) 835-4484.
This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in
material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. It does not
cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not
limited to product issues due to commercial use, acts of God, third-
party installation, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of
or to any part of the Universal Remote Control product. This Limited
Warranty does not cover Universal Remote Control products sold as
USED, AS IS, REFURBISHED, so-called "B STOCK" or consumables
(such as batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-
applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America.
This Limited Warranty specifically excludes products sold by unautho-
rized resellers.
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Specifications
Microcontroller: 166MHz ARM922T
Flash memory: 16Megabit
RAM: 128Megabit SDRAM
Jukebox Entries: Supports up to 1024 songs
Jukebox Memory: Volatile, but retained when the same iPod is
removed and re-inserted. Jukebox is deleted when a different iPod is
inserted or on reboot (or power failure).
Front Panel IR Sensor: Receives URC PSX-2 commands via IR
IR Range (Line of Sight via Infrared): 20-30 feet, depending on the
environment.
Rear Panel IR Input: Compatible with all Complete Control MRF
and MSC base stations
Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-TX network connector
Audio: 2 RCA audio output connectors (L + R)
Component Video (Y/Pr/Pb): 3 RCA video output connectors
Power: 5V DC (minimum 2000 Milliamp regulated wall adapter
required)
Size: 6.75” W x 5” D x 1.6” H
Weight: 13.5 oz
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