Universal Remote Control, Inc. released the new MX-450 a stand-alone IR/RF programmable remote control with 2-inch color LCD screen. Custom installers can program and set up the remote in minutes without a PC or Internet connection and URC's MacroEdit firmware allows for full macro editing on the MX-450’s LCD screen. The point of the MX-450 seems to be getting a PC-free remote into the hands of custom installers who may not be apt to bring along a laptop to the jobsite. The MX-450 also provides an advanced, GUI-driven macro programming and EDITING interface, something that is new to the remote control world.
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I'm wondering how different the update software really is. I have been in the market for a good remote and this looks similar to the MX 810...but the software associated with that remote was pretty bad according to the reviews (thanks banphan for pointing that out before I made a mistake). Hopefully this is easier to work with.
The onboard interface is a new directon for the ci products. The 810 wizard was a flop, imo. The other ci remotes still use the editors which imo allow for very good macro editing. The 450 looks like a baby 980, and should provide a good alternative for smaller setups. Good review clint....btw whens the msc400 review comming.
I need to get that out soon - waaaaaay overdue. The MX-3000/MSC-400 combo is a dream system. I cannot believe how well my system runs now. And it wasn't all that hard to set up (thanks to the Alpha templates for the MX-3000.)
This new remote is intriguiing due to it being part of their Complete Control Suite, but yet having the on-board capability to be programmed apart from the PC interface. We'll know more at CEDIA and I'd like to actually handle it a bit and possibly line up a review (though I've got my sights set on the two-way MX-6000 as well).
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I wish I could get my hands on the MX-3000/MSC-400 combo. Starting a theater from scratch has been expensive and I have to cut corners somewhere. Maybe I can get something like that in a year or two...after the wallet sting has gone away and the wife isn't so upset about it anymore! In the meantime Bandphan has been hooking me up with the info I need to get the best product possible in my budget range. It has piqued my interest in controllers and I am really interested in this remote...but I would really love to hear what you have to say about the MSC400 as well. I heard setting it up could be difficult.
This remote looks great and all but no PS3 bluetooth support? C'mon! When is a company going to finally make a universal remote that works for the millions of PS3 owners? I'm juggling 5 remotes now because I refuse to pay for a universal remote that isn't actually "universal."
This remote looks great and all but no PS3 bluetooth support? C'mon! When is a company going to finally make a universal remote that works for the millions of PS3 owners? I'm juggling 5 remotes now because I refuse to pay for a universal remote that isn't actually "universal."
Keep waiting for bluetooth support You need an ir to bluetooth converter. Its Sony that has the issue
I'm close to pulling the trigger on this, but I have two quick questions... from what I'm reading, there's no PC programming available... so is this something I'll be able to do myself given the fact I've never done it before and have minimal experience programming remotes?
Also, I'm assuming I have to have some sort of base station that converts the RF to IR so I can have those doo-hicky things hanging in front of my equipment.... correct? My Elite and I think my DVD has an ir plug so i don't need to dangle it in front of the "eye" on the component... yes? If I'm right in needing a base station, which one should I get? I need some guidance.
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Universal URC MX-450 Remote Control First Look
In the meantime Bandphan has been hooking me up with the info I need to get the best product possible in my budget range. It has piqued my interest in controllers and I am really interested in this remote...but I would really love to hear what you have to say about the MSC400 as well. I heard setting it up could be difficult.
I'm juggling 5 remotes now because I refuse to pay for a universal remote that isn't actually "universal."
You need an ir to bluetooth converter. Its Sony that has the issue
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