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Question About New MX-880 and Stand-Alone Editor
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Post 1 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 17:44
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Hello Everyone!

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Over the years, searching this forum has helped me out immensely with any and all questions I had... until now.

Basically, the new URC MX-880's require the programming to be done through CCP. The stand-alone MX-880 Editor can no longer be used, unless a workaround is performed (from what I have gathered from other threads in this forum).

However, this workaround does not seem to be working for me.

I reset the remote and got to the "Unable to find system files..." display on the remote, but when trying to download a "blank" MX file, or any file for that matter, onto the remote, it says (on the Editor screen) that it is "unable to connect [RC-CT]".

However, when attaching the USB cable to an older MX-880, there is no problem "connecting".

Is there any way around this?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Below is a quick background with my experience with URC. I just wanted to get my issue/question out in the open first.

I started off with the MX-800 back in 2003. Simple system. Used the MX-800 software to integrate 3 TVs, AVR, DVD, 3 DirecTv receivers, 1 cable box (all in one room) to the remote. Used in RF mode with a couple MRF-200's for IR routing.

Added two more TVs and cable boxes/DirecTv receivers to the system in 2004.

Upgraded up to MX-850 and MX-3000 in 2006. Moved to new house and did a total redo of displays and sources. 6 TVs, 6 DirecTv receivers, AVR, DVD player all in Den controlled by the two above remotes. RF Base Stations upgraded to two MRF-300s and one MRF-250 (for another TV and receiver in kitchen).

Got a MX-880 for bedroom TV ~2007 and got another one for young daughter (3 years old at the time), in 2008.

I've added several components to the mix over the years (blu-ray, projector, subwoofer, baby monitor, doorbell phone, outdoor TV, computer) and the programming and commands have gotten a little more complex and sophisticated. But, all the while, still reasonably easy to program.

Now, I'm setting up a mini system for my 3 year-old son in his room and just purchased a "new" MX-880 for him. But, of course, now lies the problem: How can I just simply load the MX-File onto it without CCP?

Because of sites like this, I've gotten quite comfortable with the URC stand alone editors. But, now it seems, that I must transition over to CCP, which I'm pretty confident I'll be able to grasp, as well.

But for now, I already have the MX File for my son's room ready to go. I just need to get it loaded into the remote.

EDIT: Just wanted to add that I'm running stand-alone MX-880 editor version 1.00.109, Firmware 1.05 on Windows XP. I did have an updated version of the editor running (after Live Update), but I kept getting the Dialog Box stating that CCP must be used. I uninstalled and re-installed MX-880 software hoping for better results. That is the reason why I have reverted to an older version. I can go back to updated version, if needed.

If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

Last edited by SportsFan on January 10, 2012 18:08.
Post 2 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 18:07
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Moving to CCP will save you time an effort go ahead and make the switch.
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OP | Post 3 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 18:14
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^^^ Dealer is giving me hard time. He had no problem giving me stand-alone software back in '08 (Although with him not knowing that I already did have it). But now, he insists that URC policy now states that he CANNOT give software (CCP or otherwise) to clients. I tried telling him (based on what URC had told me in past conversations and from what I have read here) that decision is up to dealer whether or not to give out software.

Is this still true?

I am pretty sure I can manage getting the software somehow.

But, for the time being, I would like to just get the remote up and running with the MX-file that is ready to go.
Post 4 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 18:17
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Did you buy all of your remotes from him or are you an internet shopper?
Be honest!
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OP | Post 5 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 18:26
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I have no problem being honest...

MX-800 through dealer.

MX-3000 through dealer.

First MX-850 through dealer, second MX-850 online.

First MX-880 through dealer, the next two, online. The second one was before the "cutoff" date. So no problem programming that one.

In regards to the 3rd MX-880, I was very well aware of cut-off date and need to use CCP, but because of the workaround that had been posted on these forums, I figured I was good to go.

But besides, even if I did go with the dealer to acquire the 3rd MX-880, which more than likely would be of the "newer" MX-880's. Then I would still have the same problem.

I would then have to "hire" him and pay him to load a file that I have already taken the time and effort to program myself.
Post 6 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 19:19
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This is not about deadlines its about building a relationship that is mutually beneficial. He sells and programs remotes for a living and the minute you try to undercut him (after he gave you software in the past) the relationship is no longer mutually beneficial.

Agreed?

If he gave you CCP you then will buy all future remotes via the slimeballs on line to say another buck (first buck saved by getting software to avoid his fees, which feed his family).

I would have to conclude that I would not give you the software either and you will have to troll forums for the rest of your days hunting software.

We see it all too often. Commit to him and he will do the same.
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OP | Post 7 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 19:41
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On January 10, 2012 at 19:19, longshot16 said...
This is not about deadlines its about building a relationship that is mutually beneficial. He sells and programs remotes for a living and the minute you try to undercut him (after he gave you software in the past) the relationship is no longer mutually beneficial.

Agreed?

If he gave you CCP you then will buy all future remotes via the slimeballs on line to say another buck (first buck saved by getting software to avoid his fees, which feed his family).

I would have to conclude that I would not give you the software either and you will have to troll forums for the rest of your days hunting software.

We see it all too often. Commit to him and he will do the same.

From a dealer standpoint, I totally understand where you are coming from.

However, I have purchased many products from him and we have a great relationship. He just seemed a little "confused" to the policy of URC. As a matter of fact, I've just gotten off the phone with him and he will be hooking me up with the software.

I was just asking for a "quick" work around to get the remote up and running with the software I already had and am familiar with now. It's no big deal to re-learn a new platform, but it just seemed a whole lot easier just to plug in a new remote and upload a program that already had been configured.

I've spent tens of thousands on equipment from him, and he is cool with me getting some gear online. We even talked about this remote before I got it and he understood. (To him, the remote is a minor piece of equipment, it's the big stuff he wants me to buy from him). And besides, I was the one who has done all the programming in the past, and he is quite confident that I would never have to bug him with any programming questions or issues.

Many times he has suggested to go online to get some of my gear. He's cool with it.

So, if I have offended any dealers or installers here, I apologize. Again, I was just looking for a simple solution to small issue that I was having.

I hope you don't mind me asking several more questions as I attempt to acclimate myself to CCP.
Post 8 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 20:00
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None of us would ever be insulted or offended. We have stated many times that techie users like yourself would more than likely have better programmed remotes than us because you have no budget or programming time constraints.

Continue to support him and our industry and we are behind you 100%.
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OP | Post 9 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 20:26
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On January 10, 2012 at 20:00, longshot16 said...
None of us would ever be insulted or offended. We have stated many times that techie users like yourself would more than likely have better programmed remotes than us because you have no budget or programming time constraints.

Continue to support him and our industry and we are behind you 100%.

Thank you. I didn't mean on step on anyone's toes.

So, now it's the waiting game for me. Dealer says he's going to put program on a disc and mail it to me. (I guess file size is too big to email). But, is there a "location" that I could have downloaded the software from (with proper registration codes from dealer) in URC control room or is that totally off limits to end-users?
OP | Post 10 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 21:00
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Sorry to bump this thread...


For the time being, so that I can get the remote up and running sooner than later,
does anyone here know the answer to the question in the Original Post:

What is the proper workaround to use MX Editor, rather than CCP, for the "newer" MX-880 remotes?

Thanks again.
Post 11 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 21:00
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Totally of limits.

He is doing it the best way.
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OP | Post 12 made on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 21:09
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Okay. Thank you.

Anybody familiar with the workaround I am having issues with above?


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