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stastmp@yahoo.com · Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

I just got the MX-850 and, of course, can't find the software anywhere online. AND my Omega MX-650 won't Clone my 850 for some reason.

Anyone know where I can get the software?

Thanks,

Tim

stastmp@yahoo.com · Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

Thanks for the link...I areally appreciate it. Can't seem to get the software and the remote to talk, however. I did the Live Update and confirmed the ports are correct...no joy....any suggestions?

Thanks,

Tim

HK-Steve · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:13 am Post subject:

Must be used on windows XP, because active sync was removed from windows 7.

Cheers

stastmp@yahoo.com · Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

I'm using windows XP pro...

HK-Steve · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:47 pm Post subject:

Then check your com port settings,

is it a rs232 port you are using??
or a USB to Com port adaptor??

stastmp@yahoo.com · Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

usb to comm port adapter....

HK-Steve · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:47 pm Post subject:

There are a lot that are not recognized, that means will not connect to the remote properly.
Remote Control Central is a great place to find answers.

I use RS232, never used a converter. Sorry.

Is it the original communication/programming lead??

Cheers

stastmp@yahoo.com · Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

I keep getting a error code on the remote "fail1" or "Fail9" when trying to detect the firmware....so there is some kind of communication happening.

stastmp@yahoo.com · Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

I had already been reviewing the Remote Central to no avail.

HK-Steve · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:24 pm Post subject:

OK, So are you trying to upload the program from the remote??

stastmp@yahoo.com · Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

First thing I'm trying to do is check the firmware of the remote and then download the programs to the remote

rarcha · Joined: 26 Jan 2014 Posts: 6 Location: RI

Hi Steve

I tried to down load the link you sent me, for my mx850, I'm using windows 8 and cannot connect thru any usb ports, and I also mistakenly deleted the link, can you please resend a pm to me. Thank you in advance. Embarassed

Thanks Rich

HK-Steve · Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:17 pm Post subject:

PM Sent,
Windows 7 and 8 are not supported.
I think there is a work around but never looked at it.

Windows XP works no problems.

rarcha · Joined: 26 Jan 2014 Posts: 6 Location: RI

Hi Steve

All you have to do is open program as an administrator and your good to go. I have a problem, it appears my cable is bad. It does see my usb to serial, but from my serial to remote appears to be bad.

Thanks again Greatly appreciated Crying or Very sad

rarcha · Joined: 26 Jan 2014 Posts: 6 Location: RI

Hi Steve

Update from my last post, I was able to locate a serial cable for the MX850, at my local Home Theater Store. Works Great, Thank you so much, You are the kindest person. You saved me a bunch of $$$$$$$$$. Mr. Green

HK-Steve · Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:38 pm Post subject:

Welcome, enjoy.
Glad I could help.

Cheers

Sharpshoot007 · Joined: 10 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

HK-Steve, PM sent.

HK-Steve · Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 7:39 am Post subject:

PM returned

Sharpshoot007 · Joined: 10 Feb 2014 Posts: 7

HK-Steve,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm almost 64 years young and I was getting pretty stressed out trying to deal with URC. The 850 software seems to work fine with my MX-700's. I am running it as administrator under Windows 8.1 Pro using a Startech USB to serial adapter. Today is much better!
Thanks!!!!

AlanR13 · Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 2 Location: North Carolina

Adding new components and am in need of MX-850 editor software for URC I've had since 2006. Hoping to connect with someone who can help. Thanks so much.