Does anyone know how to progam a URC MX-700?

shawn474

Just wondering if anyone has programmed a URC MX-700. I have the software, cable and remote. However, looking for a manual online has produced nothing. I looked over the interface menus and it seems they are all coded with no model numbers or anything. This menu interface seems much more confusing than a harmony. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Shawn

wz2p7j

Program - IR database

Chris

shawn474

wz2p7j wrote: »

Program - IR database

Chris

Thanks, I tried that. Most of the components have numbers by them (seems to be dealer codes for certain model numbers). For example, I have a Sony CD player and the options are Sony 01, Sony 02, Sony 03.......and so on all the way up to 50. So I have no idea which number matches the model number that I have.

mantis

If your not a dealer the software is not supported. I'm sure there is a local dealer around you , call them and have a tech come out to program it for you.

wz2p7j

shawn474 wrote: »

Thanks, I tried that. Most of the components have numbers by them (seems to be dealer codes for certain model numbers). For example, I have a Sony CD player and the options are Sony 01, Sony 02, Sony 03.......and so on all the way up to 50. So I have no idea which number matches the model number that I have.

Shawn, I think it's going to be a combination of experimentation and "learning" the remote to get where you want to be.

I have an MX-500 which isn't near as fancy as the MX-700. There were built in codes and such (no software) but it went WAY faster just to "learn" everything in.

You have a good looking snazzy remote there - I'm sure you'll really enjoy it once you get it all set up.

Chris

Gempler

Programing a universal remote... there in lies the beauty of the Logitech Harmony series.
If you have ever used it it is truely amazing how they have compiled all the specifics of so many different pieces of audio/video, right down to the every last detail.
You might want to give URC a call for some direction?
Their phone number is 914-835-4484 and their web site is http://www.universalremote.com/
And I found the MX-700 on their site under 'discontinued products' then 'professional' where there is an 'mx editor tutorial video' available... check it out.
http://www.universalremote.com/products/discontinued/professional/mx-700

wz2p7j

Logitech did the right thing and made their remotes more consumer friendly. URC decided to go the pro route and alienate all the capable "do it your self'ers" out there.

Personally, I like the layout and feel of the URC remotes a tad better. But may go to a Harmony for my next remote just for the convenience.

Chris

OTS (on the side) - I have the software to program the following remotes if anyone needs it:

MX-700
MX-800
MX-850
MX-900
MX-950

nguyendot

I hate the software - it's so difficult and granular.

On the flip side it gives you an insane amount of control. I have the MX-900 and had to get a dealer account to get the software. Not user friendly at all...

Toxis

Maybe it's just me and the way my brain works but I see the urc programs very easy and laid out well. I programmer my 850 before being shown how and after getting trained, I realized I did it right but learned some more tweak things I could do with macros. Now I have a 950 and 980. The new CCP program isn't as easy to program with but it's good for professionals to do multiple remotes in one home. And the flexibility of the urc over harmony is what I like most; that and they don't have as high of a fail rate. I want to use one remote for multiple zones that harmony just isn't built to do.

nguyendot

I agree, the MX-900 i have is extremely flexible. I want to see if I can get it to control my lights too.