geebo
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Post by geebo on May 25, 2017 13:19:44 GMT -5
The main advantage is you no longer have to worry about aiming the remote in any certain direction and you can also make adjustments from another room. And as mentioned earlier, if someone walks between the operator and the equipment in the middle of a multi-command activity it won't be interrupted and throw everything out of sync. The remote communicates to the hub via RF instead of IR. Thanks for the info, remote rarely travels with me. In other rooms I use the harmony app with phone or tablet. It also makes remote operation possible if the equipment is behind closed doors.
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fore
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Post by fore on May 27, 2017 12:42:44 GMT -5
RichGuy, so I need to use the Univ. setup software in order to make changes to Home Configure and RF control? I haven't used that program in yrs!...still running XP software on a old laptop I have somewhere lol ?? Thanks!!
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Post by RichGuy on May 27, 2017 15:14:21 GMT -5
RichGuy, so I need to use the Univ. setup software in order to make changes to Home Configure and RF control? I haven't used that program in yrs!...still running XP software on a old laptop I have somewhere lol ?? Thanks!! Depends on what remote you have, older remotes had separate software, newer remotes all use the Complete Control Program software. But yes all changes are done in the programming software. Also as I said you cannot use the "0" to mate the remote to the MRF-350, the "0" setting is only used for when testing RF signal strength. You need to use any other setting on the MRF-350 and then mate it in the programing software with the remote.
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Post by goozoo on May 27, 2017 22:52:36 GMT -5
If using IR setup, any good quality IR blaster will work as long as the cable is TRS (stereo) and not TR (mono). The better solution is using Harmony with their hub that uses RF and not IR. I just switched mine over the other day from IR to RF and no problems. Harmony can be a bit finicky with the OPPO for some reason and you might have to add some additional steps as mine does not reliably turn off my XMC-1 when I hit the master off button.
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fore
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Post by fore on May 29, 2017 10:53:36 GMT -5
Thank You guys! I think we are misunderstanding issue: I want to use the XMC's remote to control the MRF 350. I have a really old Harmony, something like the 650 that I don't want to use...but are you all saying this is the only option? That I can't use the XMC's remote control to control the MRF 350?
Sorry for the 'dunce' questions!!
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Post by RichGuy on May 29, 2017 15:13:44 GMT -5
Thank You guys! I think we are misunderstanding issue: I want to use the XMC's remote to control the MRF 350. I have a really old Harmony, something like the 650 that I don't want to use...but are you all saying this is the only option? That I can't use the XMC's remote control to control the MRF 350? Sorry for the 'dunce' questions!! The URC MRF-350 will not work with anything other than the URC remotes that it is designed to work with. You need to either get a URC remote that is compatible with the MRF-350 or get a universal IR blaster/repeater type system in place of the MRF-350, something along the lines of this www.smarthome.com/smarthome-select-hidden-ir-repeater-kit-with-surface-mount-sensor.htmlThe MRF-350 is excellent but it is only for the URC remotes it was designed to work with and must be programmed to work with them in the remotes software.
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Post by RichGuy on May 29, 2017 15:30:49 GMT -5
If using IR setup, any good quality IR blaster will work as long as the cable is TRS (stereo) and not TR (mono). This is not true, most IR connections are designed for TR or mono cable although TRS/stereo normally will work in its place. It is system brand dependent and though most IR is designed for TR/mono cable a few exceptions are designed to use TRS/ stereo cable. For instance in my system I have 7 IR wired components 6 are designed for TR/mono cables (basic IR) and 1 is designed to be used only with TRS/stereo cable this one controls my home automation and lighting. I had to build a special adapter box so my MRF-350 which outputs TR/mono to work with my home automation which requires a TRS/stereo connection to work.
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fore
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Post by fore on May 29, 2017 20:01:29 GMT -5
Thanks so much for the help RichGuy!
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floydo
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Post by floydo on Nov 16, 2017 13:41:32 GMT -5
Hi, I too am trying to get my XMC1 remote to work with the Universal MRF 350. I have it all set up correctly, Front IR In unchecked, a mini TRS from MRF 350's IR Output to IR Input in back of XMC 1. However, I don't know how to get the actual XMC's remote to activate/work with the MRF 350. I have the bottom dial set to 0, which didn't work, and neither did any of the other dial settings. ( I prob misunderstood what the dial settings do ) So, I think I'm real close, but could anyone please tell me how to use the XMC 's remote control with the MRF 350?
Just to clarify, you cannot use the xmc1 remote with a mrf350....it has to be used with programmed with CCP software from URC with URC remotes.....(I responded and then this was already answered in this string on the second page........)
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Post by 405x5 on Nov 16, 2017 15:13:32 GMT -5
Try not to laugh at me.....BUT........I'm using a SIXTEEN YEAR OLD palm pilot styled remote, (the original control that came with my Theater Grand Processor from 2001.)
It's beautifully lit for pitch black control and runs 8 components with a MACRO for each one. The battery life sucks, but battery technology evolved between then and now, so I have a system of AAA ENELOOPS and an electronic charger to keep up. Some functions I had to train myself to remember because there were no names back then for some of the stuff my new components do.
That's OK until Alzheimer's kicks in I guess.
It learned the XMC functions from that big metal brick with no problems......that I use strictly as a defensive weapon for home invasions.
Bill
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