User manual UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL PCL-300 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Instruction Manual PCL-300 PC Upgrade Link (MX-650 and MX-350 Archiving) TM COMPLETE CONTROL Universal Remote Control® PCL-300 PC Upgrade Link Instruction Manual © 2005 Universal Remote Control, Inc. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. Complete Control is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. Entertainment Made Simple is a trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Installing the Software 2 Connecting to either the MX-350 or the MX-650 6 Uploading a Configuration from the Remote to the PC 7 Downloading a Configuration from the PC to the Remote 8 Utilizing the Blank Files in the Samples Folder 10 Utilizing Live Update 11 Warranty 12 Specifications 12 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Complete Control PCL-300 PC Upgrade Link. The PCL-300 does not enable you to make any changes to an MX650 or MX-350 configuration via the PC. All programming is done on the remote control. Nor does the PCL-300 allow you to convert an MX-650 configuration to an MX-350 configuration or vice versa. The PCL-300 is designed to enable the professional installer to archive configurations programmed on either the MX-650 or the MX-350 remote controls so that the configurations can be reused in the future without repeating the programming process. Downloading a previously programmed configuration often provides a better starting point for programming and speeds customization even if the new system is slightly different from an archived file. The PCL-300 software includes a completely blank configuration for each of the remotes. These blank configurations have all labeling and codes deleted from all devices and buttons, enabling you to program small systems without extensive deleting of labels or commands. The PCL-300 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 internet, then using the Live Update feature, you can update the control itself. Page 1 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Installing the Software The software can be installed from the CD included with the PCL-300 or downloaded from our website www.universalremote.com. WARNING! Do not connect the PCL-300 to your PC until installation is finished as described below: Install from CD 1. Insert the CD in the PC's CD drive. 2. Run the Setup.exe file on the CD if needed (it should start automatically on most PC's). 3. When the install window appears, click on Next. 4. When the destination folder window appears click on Next. Page 2 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK 5. Allow the installer to install all files. 6. Click Finish to exit the Setup window. 7. Start the PCL-300 software and connect the PCL-300 to an empty USB port. Windows will open the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Select Yes, this time only and click on Next. Page 3 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK 8. Select "Install the Software Automatically" and click on Next. 9. Allow the wizard to search for the USB driver. 10. Click on Finish to exit the wizard. Page 4 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Installing from a Download 1. Open your internet browser and navigate to the Complete Control Downloads page at www.universalremote.com. 2. Select the PCL-300 software to download. 3. Click on Run to install the software. 4. When the Security Warning appears, click on Run. 5. Follow steps 3 to 10 on pages 2 to 4. Page 5 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Connecting to either the MX-350 or the MX-650 1. Open the battery compartment of the remote and remove at least two batteries to reveal the multi pin connector for the PCL-300. 2. Note that one pin on the connector attached to the PCL-300 is filled in. Orient the connector of the PCL-300 so that the filled in pin will match the pin pattern of the socket inside the remote control. 3. Carefully fit the plug from the PCL-300 into the socket on the remote control. Page 6 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Uploading a Configuration from the Remote to the PC 1. Click on the Upload icon on the toolbar or select Upload from the communications window. The Upload window will appear. The message window should display "(Auto) Success connection with PC." 2. The software now identifies whether it is connected to an MX-350 or an MX-650. Once it has identified the model, the Environment message will correctly identify the connected remote. Click on the Upload button to begin the upload process. 3. The window displays the progress as the file is uploaded. Page 7 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK 4. When the file is completely 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 download to another remote and click on the Open button. 2. Click on the Download icon on the toolbar or select Download form the communications menu. The Download window will appear. The message window should display "(Auto) Success connection with PC." The software now identifies whether it is connected to an MX-350 or an MX-650. Once it has identified the model, the Environment message will correctly identify the connected remote. Pull down the Download list and select the type of download you would like to do. Page 8 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Download Types: 1. User Configuration Only - This is the fastest way to download 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 configuration 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. Page 9 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK 5. Once the download is complete, close the Download window by clicking on the Close button. Utilizing the Blank Files in the Samples Folder With smaller systems or systems that you want to extensively customize labeling for a particular client, starting with the blank configurations installed with the program can be quite useful. The files are installed with the software in the following directory: C:/Program Files/Universal Remote Control/PCL300/Samples Notes on the MX-650Blank.pcl Configuration: 1. All device names are erased 2. All LCD button names are erased. 3. Page 2 of MAIN is hidden 4. All pages of each device are hidden, except Page 1. 5. All devices are programmed with Code Set Aux 155, which erases all functions except Power On, and the two unlabeled top LCD buttons. Learned codes can replace these functions if needed (Aux 155 is the closest to an erase you can get). Notes on the MX-350Blank.pcl Configuration: 1. All device names are erased 2. All LCD button names are erased. 3. All pages of each device are hidden, except Page 1. 4. All devices are programmed with Code Set Aux 155, which erases all functions except Power On, and the two unlabeled top LCD buttons. Learned codes can replace these functions if needed (Aux 155 is the closest to an erase you can get). Page 10 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Utilizing Live Update The PCL-300 software 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 PCL-300 software. 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 Now button to start the Update. 3. If there is an update available, it will download. If there is no update available, you already have the latest codes. 4. Once the update is complete, close PCL-300 software. The changes only take effect when you restart the program. You do not have to reboot your PC. Page 11 PCL-300 PC UPGRADE LINK Warranty The PCL-300 is covered against any manufacturing defects or faults in workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase 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" Page 12 TM COMPLETE CONTROL Universal Remote Control® 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 www.universalremote.com