AMX Mio R-2 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Mio R-2

 Remote Control Device

The Mio R-2 remote provides custom control features, contained in an elegant 
handheld rechargeable device. The Mio R-2 controls 6 different device modes, 
supports 3 macro functions and is capable of executing 219 functions. The Mio R-2 
can transmit in 38 KHz IR, 455 KHz IR, 418 RF (1-way) (FG147-418), 433 RF (1-way) 
(FG147-433), or 38 KHz and one of the RF frequencies.

Selecting a source device sends a command to the master and runs predetermined 
events associated with that source. Selecting a macro will run predefined events, 
which might not be associated with sources listed, then return the device to its 
previous mode.

You need KeypadBuilder to properly program this device. The application and 
documentation are available from www.amx.com.   

The Mio R-2 wakes up upon touching either the chrome side rails or pressing a button. 
When holding the remote and it times out, you can reawaken the device by tilting it. 
Errant jostling such as a bumped table will not wake the device unless you are holding 
it.

The Mio R-2 device specifications are as follows:  

1.

Flip and turn the Mio R-2 device so that the buttons are facing away from you 
and the device is upside down.

2.

Holding the device in both hands, place your thumbs on the battery door and 
push up to slide the battery door free.

3.

Unscrew the 6 screw points indicated in FIG. 2.  

4.

Turn the unit over so the buttons are facing you.

5.

Lift the top assembly away from the PCB.

6.

If necessary, push out the standard buttons from the front of the top assembly.

7.

Drop on your custom button pad and verify the alignment with the guide posts on 
the PCB.

8.

Place the top assembly back down on the PCB and return the unit over, expos-
ing the 6 screw points.

9.

Tighten the 6 screw points.

10.

Place the battery door back on the device, slide to lock it in place.

To install your 4 AAA batteries into the Mio R-2 device:

1.

Flip and turn the Mio R-2 device so that the buttons are facing away from you 
and the device is upside down.

2.

Holding the device in both hands, place your thumbs on the battery door and 
slide the battery door free.

3.

Insert the batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

4.

Place the battery door back on the device, slide to lock it in place.

When the battery charge level is too low to sustain continuous operation, the LCD 
flashes, "Battery Low" and the device shuts down.

Most functionality of the Mio R-2 is handled using the application, KeypadBuilder. Go 
to www.amx.com for the KeypadBuilder Instruction Manual.

There are a select number of Serial Commands the Mio R-2 recognizes. For a full list 
and descriptions, consult the Mio R-2 Instruction Manual on www.amx.com.

The programming jack is used for communication between the device and 
KeypadBuilder. The programming jack uses a three-wire, 2.5 mm stereo jack, you can 
order the programming cable (FG10-817) from AMX if you do not currently possess 

The Mio R-2 Device

Battery

4 AAA Alkaline Batteries (5 hours battery life)

Transmission 
Frequencies

• AMX 38 KHz/455 KHz IR
• 418 RF (1-way) (FG147-418)
• 433 RF (1-way) (FG147-433)

Transmission
Range (distance)
with Mio IR Receiver

• 100 feet at 38KHz (IR)
• 50 feet at 455KHz (IR)
• 300 feet at 418 (RF)
• 200 feet at 433 (RF)

Transmission
Range (angle)

• 140 degrees (+/-70° from perpendicular) horizontally from an axis 

extending from the end of the remote. (IR)

• 40 degrees (+/-20° from perpendicular) vertically from an axis 

extending from the end of the remote. (IR)

Top Components

• LED - blue backlit buttons indicate device is awake
• Display (OLED) - 128 x 32 pixels, active area is 29.42mm x 7.98mm
• Pushbuttons - the power button is red backlit; the rest are blue backlit 

buttons. 45 buttons; 9 custom buttons (3 macro and 6 device).

Rear Component

• Programming Port - 2.5 mm stereo female conductor jack
• Battery  Door
• Rechargeable Battery Connection

1 - Power
2 - Guide
3 - Exit
4 - Menu
5 - Information
6 - Move Up
7 - Move Down
8 - Move Left
9 - Move Right
10 - Select
11 - Volume Up
12 - Volume Down
13 - Channel Up

14 - Channel Down
15 - Last Viewed
16 - Mute
26 - Input
28 - Enter
38 - Stop
39 - Record
40 - Pause
41 - Slow Reverse
42 - Play
43 - Slow Forward
44 - Rewind
45 - Forward

Power

Transmission Mode

Current Menu

Battery Meter

Custom Macro

Buttons

Custom Mode

Options

39

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

26

28

38

40

41

42

43

44

45

Numeral Keypad

Dimensions (HWD)

9.50 x 2.00 x .74 (241.3 mm x 50.8 mm x 18.80 mm)

Supported Languages:

• Arabic
• English
• French
• German
• Greek
• Hebrew
• Hindi
• Italian

• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin Chinese
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Thai

Weight

• .45 lbs (20 g) without batteries
• .55 lbs (25 g) with batteries

Operating Environment:

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)
• Storage Temperature: -10° to 70° C (14° to 158° F)

Other AMX Equipment

• DB-9 extension cable (FG10-727)
• Programming Cable - a 3 wire, 2.5 mm stereo jack (FG10-817)
• Custom engraving (FG147-01)
• Mio-RCC Kit (FG147-03K)
• Mio-RCC Charging Base (FG147-02)
• Mio-RBP Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (FG147-10)
• AXR-RF 418 MHZ RF Receiver (FG782-418)
• AXR-RF 433 MHZ RF Receiver (FG782-433)

Internal Mio R-2 Components

6 Screw Points

Programming Jack