SUCCESS---FIRST TRY !!!!! Windows 98 with serial connection worked without a hitch! Now I just need the 7500 to hear this baby....

Gonk, I also bought the MX-850. I downloaded the manual and programing guide and it looks SO overwhelming! Hope with help from folks on this site I'll be able to get through it, but that's for another day.

Outlaw 990, Outlaw 7500 (soon), MX-850, Pioneer DV-45 DVDA/SACD player, Denon DCM270 changer, Boston Acoustics VRM-90 mains, VR-920 cntr, VRMXCH rears, PV-1000 sub, Sony KV-34HS510 TV & Reciever available, Denon AVR2800.
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990, 7500, Pioneer DV-45A, Boston Acoustic (BA) VR-M90 Fronts, BA VR-920 Cntr., BA PV-1000 Sub, BA VR-MX Surrounds, Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro 151-FD Plasma, Panamax MAX 5100-EX, Salamander Rack.