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  1. TRC-1080: Adding the TRC-1080 to the Network

    The TRC-1080 needs to be added to the Wi-Fi network in order to operate the Total Control System...Follow these steps to include the TRC-1080 on the network. 1.  In accelerator add  the TRC-1080 in Step 3: URC Devices , to t...
  2. Factory Default Complete Control Remotes

    A  factory reset , also known as master  reset , is a software restore of an electronic device to its original system state by erasing all of the information stored on the device in an attempt to restore the device's software to its origina...
  3. iOS/Android Not Connecting To Total Control System

    There are a few steps in order to get your iOS device up and running with Total Control. Below are the steps... My iOS Device cannot connect to my Total Cont rol System Make sure the iPhone Mobile and/or iPad Mobi...
  4. Controlling Apple TV With a Third Party Remote

    Apple TV can be controlled with any third-party remote such as URC CCP MX-series remotes or event Total Control MRX-X base stations.  Apple TV has the capability to learn any IR code so that it can be used to trigger native commands.  ...
  5. Xbox One Pronto Hex Codes and IR Sensor Location

    The biggest misconception about the Xbox one is the IR location .  The location of the IR sensor  is to the left of the eject button (usually silver but can depend on the version of the Xbox itself). When crea...
  6. How To Port Forward Using a Luxul Router

    A Port Forward  is a communication path that allows outside clients to access Local network devices from off-site.  This is commonly performed to view surveillance cameras off-site or to control a Total Control system from off-site. This article o...
  7. RS-232, Sensor, MX-850 Cable and IR Pinout Information

    Notes About RS-232 Cables: Many custom installers who use the URC RS-232 Controllers, run into the age old question of “Which pin number is Transmit (TX) and Receiver (RX)?” When using RS232 it is important to know certain facts befo...
  8. How To Convert An MX-980 File Into An MX-990 File

    How To Convert an MX-980 File Into an MX-990 File The newer MX-990 remote will allow the use of existing MX-980 project files with only slight updating required. This will allow the use of the newer remote for upgrades or replacement situations...
  9. Can't Connect or Download - MX-780, MX-790, MX-890 and MX-990

    Problem:  Can't Connect or Download - MX-780, MX-790, MX-890 and MX-990 handheld remote controls In some cases, a computer or laptop may not be able to connect or download to the remotes listed above. This can be especially true if it is a new ...
  10. MRX-10 Not Responding or Undiscoverable

    How to troubleshoot an MRX-10 that will not discover or respond If the MRX-10 is not responding, do a soft reset by pressing the reset button for 2 seconds. If there is still a communication error and/or you cannot download to...