Guys,

Started to build my MX-700 file, (remote due in Fri)

Status so far:

Main page 1: are my macros
main page 2: my devices

All my gear is in the IR database except the 990..I will take Gonk's advice and learn the 990 functions.

What about my cable box, Scientific Atlanta 3100HD, it was in the database pulled it in, but it has no power on/off button assigned??

1) Is it better to learn it, or attempt other SA box models?

2)Let's say the wife presses macro "watch TV", it turns on the TV, puts you into TV input 3,turn on cable box..if I end the macro there will you be able to change cable tv channels with number pad? or do you need to add another macro step, "go to cable box device page 1"to work number pad? another words you want channel 102, press 1,0,2

so far I kind of like the software..I hope once the remote really gets here no major issues...

Thanks Vince

1) I'd probably just learn it when your remote arrives - it only takes a few seconds.

2) Make the last step be to change to the cable box device (page 1 will be the automatic choice). That'll let you change channels, hit "info", or whatever else you want to do with the SA box.

Change the batteries - I've run into this when the batteries were getting low.

I have noticed that sometimes the 700 and 800/850 do a comm error, and a dumb fix takes care of it.
Go to communications and change to a different comm port(one that is the wrong one from what it should be). Try the command again, it will give you an error, then switch it back to the right one and it will work.

Have you ever sucessfully uploaded to the laptop from the remote? I ask because sometimes the power needed for those USB to Serial converters overloads what some laptops' USB ports can provide. A short test signal outbound might be ok, but a sustained communication the other direction might be too much. Of course, if it's a separately powered converter or it worked before, never mind.

Thanks Gonk,
Vince

Guys,

when you program an mx-700, do you have to clear it of its .mxf file before you download a new file from a PC/laptop?

Thanks Vince

No, all you need to do is press the "Download" button from the toolbar or the "Communication | Download" menu option (when the remote is connected, of course), leave "Full Download" selected, and press the "Download" button. The .mxf file will replace whatever was already on the remote.

thanks Gonk...
Vince

Thanks guys, I'll try those suggestions.