New T.V.

[jdbaker]

My Panasonic DLP went kaput, (this is a good thing) and I just ordered a Toshiba 52" LCD. I will now have to reprogram my handy Parasound C2 remote control, it appears Parasound is no longer updating the software for these remotes. I tried to download the software for a MX700 from U.R.C. but that was a no go. The serial number on the remote did not register. Looks like I will be manually entering the T.V. commands. Any suggestions.

Thanks,

JDB

[jdbaker]

I guess I will answer my own question, Parasound has not updated the remote software for 2 years. If you were to buy a C2 today that is what you would get. I see brand new C2's are for sale, $3995. Why would anyone buy one? I love my C2/A51 combo but the new Toshiba TV with HDMI makes the C2 seriously long in the tooth. Next upgrade in my sights is the Anthem D2. (Sorry Parasound) Just a small rant as I hook the serial cable to an old PC and the C2 remote and learn the new TV's remote commands. Great remote by the way.

JDB

[Ends]

There is a pretty good chance you will find what you are looking for here:

http://www.remotecentral.com/index.html

A more direct link to the MX-700 files:

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?area=mx700

[jnwarner]

I just saw your post and it reminded me that because my laptop got a virus and I had to completely reload it, and I didn't have the latest MX-700 software either.
I snooped around at the Remote Central website and came across a post that mentioned that URC had "lifted" their restrictions on registering remotes that weren't purchased directly from them.
I first tried with the serial number that was stamped on the sticker. Didn't work. Based on another post I read, I was finally able to get the software by using the "K" prefix (although it wasn't on the label), and then in the two boxes I repeated the serial number in BOTH boxes. Dumb, IMHO, but it worked.
Don't know if I'll actually USE it, but at least I have it.