That's what I thought,but still this will be an easier way to transfer the programming than starting from scratch.

I just wish they had an affordable (<$300) remote that could be backed up and wouldn't be discontinued all the time. My R50 only lasted 2 years and the 450 is already discontinued. I understand their real market is for commercial installers and I respect that. But they seem to be blowing off computer savvy advanced A/V amateurs like me.