Complete Control MX-450 Archiver User manual
MX-450 Archiver
Instruction Manual
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MX-450 Archiver Instruction Manual © 2008 Universal Remote Control,
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
Introduction 1
Installing the Software 2
Connecting to the MX-450 4
Uploading a Configuration from the Remote to the PC 5
Downloading a Configuration from the PC to the Remote 6
Utilizing Live Update 8
Warranty 9
Specifications 9
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Complete Control MX-450 Archiver. The
MX-450 Archiver does not enable you to make any changes to an MX-
450 configuration via the PC. All programming is done on the remote
control.
The MX-450 Archiver is designed to enable the professional installer to
archive configurations programmed on either the MX-450 remote control
so that the configurations can be reused in the future without repeating
the programming process. Downloading a previously programmed con-
figuration often provides a better starting point for programming and
speeds customization even if the new system is slightly different from
an archived file.
The MX-450 Archiver also enables you to update the IR Database in the
remote control and to update the operating system of the remote control
itself whenever an improvement is available. By connecting to the inter-
net, then using the Live Update feature, you can update the control
itself.
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Installing the Software
The software for the MX-450 Archiver can be downloaded from our
website www.urccontrolroom.com
WARNING! Do not connect the MX-450 Archiver to your PC until instal-
lation is finished as described below:
Installing from a Download
1. Open your internet browser and navigate to the Complete Control
Software Downloads tab at www.urccontrolroom.com.
2. Select the MX-450
Archiver software to
download.
3. Click on Run to install
the software.
4. When the Security Warning appears, click on Run.
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5. Allow the installer
to install all files.
6. Click Finish to
exit the Setup
window.
7. The PC will search for the USB driver and automatically install it.
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Connecting to the MX-450
1. Open the battery compartment of the remote.
2.Plug in the USB cable to the USB connection under the battery com-
partment.
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Uploading a Configuration from the Remote to
the PC
1. Open the software and click on Upload from existing remote con-
trol or select Upload from the Program menu. The Upload window
will appear.
2. Once the Upload window opens up, click on the Upload button to
begin the process.
3. The window displays the progress as the file is uploaded.
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4. When the file is complete-
ly uploaded, the Save As
window will appear.
Navigate to the folder you
would like to save the file
to, choose a file name
and click on the SAVE
button.
Downloading a Configuration from the PC to the
Remote
1. Before you can download
a file, you must open a
file. Click on the Open
icon on the toolbar or
choose Open from the File
menu. The open window
will appear. Navigate to
the file you’d like to down-
load to another remote
and click on the Open but-
ton.
2. Click the Download
icon on the toolbar or
select Download from
the Program menu.
The Download win-
dow will appear. The
message window
should display
“Connected.” Click
on the drop down list
to select the preferred
download type.
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Download Types:
1. User Configuration Only - This is the fastest way to down-
load a configuration to a remote. However, the remote will not
be updated with new IR database code sets, nor will the
firmware be updated. Use this type of download after you’ve
updated the firmware once.
2. User Configuration, Firmware and IR Database Update -
Use this type of download when you want a new configura-
tion downloaded and you want the remote updated.
3. Firmware and IR Database Update Only - Use this when
you already have the remote programmed, you just want to
update the remote.
4. Restore to Factory Default - This will completely update the
remote and restore the factory default programming to all
devices and pages.
3. Once you’ve selected the type of download, click on the Download
button.
4. The window will display the progress as the file is downloaded.
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5. Once the download is complete, close the Download window by click-
ing on the Close button.
Utilizing Live Update
The MX-450 Archiver can be updated with new IR code sets for the
remote control’s database and new firmware. To obtain the latest IR
database and firmware, simply connect to the internet in your normal
way, then open the MX-450 Archiver.
1. Click on the Live Update button on the toolbar or select Live Update
from the Help menu.
2. The Live Update window will appear. Click on the Update button to
start the Update.
3. If there is an update available, it will download automatically. If there
is no update available, you already have the latest codes.
4. Once the update is complete, the MX-450 Archiver will restart itself.
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Warranty
The MX-450 Archiver is covered against any manufacturing defects or
faults in workmanship for a period of one year from the date of pur-
chase when purchased from an authorized Complete Control dealer.
Units purchased from online auction sites or other unauthorized
resellers have no warranty. This warranty does not cover the following
items:
Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature.
Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products.
Products purchased more than 12 months ago.
Units purchased from unauthorized dealers or companies.
Specifications
Software: Windows PC Only
USB: 1.1
Weight: 10.4 oz.
Size: 7.17” x 4.76” x 1.18”
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