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#93943 - 02/02/14 03:59 AM URC Software Updated!
Owl's_Warder Offline
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Registered: 06/29/01
Posts: 894
Loc: Grants Pass, OR
Hey, guys. I just patched my MX-700 Editor software tonite and it now includes codes for both the 975 and the RR2150! Just thought I'd let y'all know in case someone needs it. I'm certain it'll be easier than learning the entire remote.

I'm posting this message on both forums just to cover all the bases.

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#93948 - 02/03/14 12:29 PM Re: URC Software Updated! [Re: Owl's_Warder]
Outlaw Nancy Offline

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Registered: 02/11/13
Posts: 167
Yep, we have been working with them smile

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#94578 - 12/13/14 08:06 PM Re: URC Software Updated! [Re: Outlaw Nancy]
73Bruin Offline
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Registered: 01/01/03
Posts: 506
Loc: Torrance, CA USA
Hi. I have been trying to update my MX-700, I have the latest software from URC and IR databases but it appears to be a non-go in terms of communicating with my MX-700. I keep getting communication errors. My cables worked in the past, but it has been years since I programmed the MX-700.

Did you have that problem and how did you work around it?

FWIW, I am running Win 7 64bit with a generic USB to com port adapter (that the MX-700 cable plugs into). Windows found and installed a Prolific driver for it.
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#94579 - 12/15/14 01:43 AM Re: URC Software Updated! [Re: Owl's_Warder]
Owl's_Warder Offline
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I'm running Win 7 32 bit. It's possible there's a 32/64 bit issue with the URC software as I didn't have any problems at all. Assuming that isn't the case, what COM port are you using in the software? Check the Windows Device Manager and see which port it's assigned to your USB to serial adapter and make sure that's the one the software is using. Go to Device Manager and expand the Ports sub-header. You should see your adapter listed there with a COM 3 or something at the end of it. This can change between uses if you add/remove USB devices or plug it in to a different USB port so this should always be your first check if it's not working.

Also, verify you're using the correct drivers. I know you said it installed the Prolific driver but you didn't mention whether that was the right driver or not. You'll want to make sure that your adapter is compatible for 64 bit, too. Many of them aren't; adapters that have been working for years on 32 bit just aren't given 64 bit compatible drivers. Don't forget to check the manufacturer's web site for updated drivers if Windows isn't installing the adapter correctly.

We have to use USB to serial adapters frequently at my job. The most common errors we see people making are not installing drivers, installing the wrong ones, or using the wrong COM port (often even after installing the correct drivers).

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