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  1. Total Control Products Lock Up with IP Address 192.168.0.120

    Some installers who do not know how to properly set up the network settings, whether it be on the router or in accelerator, may come up with an issue when they set a device to static, without configuring a DHCP range within the router.  When this ...
  2. Teaching Dish Network Boxes to Work with URC MX Remotes

    Dish Network Boxes require a specified IR address/ID.  If a user adds additional Dish Network remotes to an already installed system, the URC IR frequency must be re-addressed.   To learn a URC MX remote frequency, follow the steps below:...
  3. Replacing the FiOS Router V2

    Converting Verizon ONT coax connection (MoCa) to Ethernet (Cat6). Note: LEAVE the OLD Coax cable plugged into the ONT and connected to the Verizon   Router so customer will get Video and demand on their cable boxes (if Tivo Cable box...
  4. Trouble Shooting Emitter Functionality

    IR Emitters can be finicky...here are some tips and tricks on troubleshooting emitters. Symptoms may include: Emitter not flashing Emitter is flashing but component is not responding to flash.   Although it my sound obvious, it is import...
  5. Setting Simple IP Control for Sony TV's

    Setting Simple IP Control for Sony TV's The following article details how to configure a Sony TV for " Simple IP Control ". Note: (as of 1-4-24): There appears to be (known) issue with the new Sony XR A95L-series and the discreet IR codes fro...
  6. Understanding IP Cameras

    Understand IP Cameras There are many different IP camera companies as well as types out there. Below are some basic but need to know information regarding 3rd party IP cameras. Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Uses analo...
  7. iOS Mobile 2.5 App Configuration

    iOS Mobile 2.5 App Configuration URC Accelerator 3 & TC Flex 2 software provide countless options to configure and optimize settings for almost any application, including a Total Control system Remote Access using mobile devices. This article de...
  8. Basic IP Camera Terminology

    Digital Video Recorder (DVR): ​ Uses analog cameras  Easier to install Analog cameras cannot be more than 1000 ft away from DVR Network Video Recorder: Records over the network Uses IP cameras (POE) ...
  9. Total Control Expansion Pack

    Total Control offers a large variety of icons for buttons that enable installers to add a higher degree of personalization to projects through the Graphics Expansion Pack. Included in the expansion pack are graphics for small (106x64pixels) and larg...
  10. URC Accelerator 3 Programming Modes

    Understanding and Changing the URC Accelerator 3 Programming Modes Accelerator 3 utilizes two different Programming Mode options - Level 1  or  Level 2 . Accelerator 3 programming modes Level 1 and Level 2 are replacing “Expressway” and “T...