Lets Talk MX-980 - Page 3

But why does it matter when you have a cradle that constantly keeps it at a full charge...?

Is there some reason you don't want to use the cradle...?

If there was, maybe I could understand your gripe. As it is, it just seems like your complaining only because you can, and not for a reason centered around something that effects how the remote functions, and therefore effects your use.

I don't mean to start something with you. I'm just honestly confused why a battery life of a couple of days matters when it should be fully charged everytime you pick it up?

So does my MX-900. My 880 and 810 last a week or so.

But the 980 is very different. Those graphics use a lot of power. In the case of my 900, I can pick it up, change the volume and set it back down and the only power used it to sent the IR code.

With the 980, as soon as I pick it up, the sensor kicks on the graphics display, and keeps it on even if I just change the volume. The it keeps it lit for several seconds after I set it down. That is a lot more power used.

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Varify you installed the driver properly too. I was having this issue with the first 880 i did. I couldnt get it to download to the remote for the life of me. Went to the device manager checked USB when remote was plugged in, clicked update driver....driver located in mx980 file but couldnt tell you the exact name

i'll bet that you're one of those people that keep your cordless phone on the charger base all the time.

i'm not continuing to complain about the battery life, you brought it up again and i explained why i was concerned in my original post. i found this thread because i was concerned about battery life, everyone told me it's normal so i will deal with it. then someone posted about an after market alternative and i decide to buy it to see if it's worth the $20. no biggie, i will post my review of the after market battery once i receive it and try it out in the 980.

i am more concerned with my RF issues, so hopefully, someone else is having issues with their RF350 and can explain why my antenna box is receiving the signal from the remote but not transmitting the signal to the IR outputs.

Yep... lol. That's me... ...and also a strick rule, because it provides the added bonus of also being able to find the damn phone.


Sorry... I have the MRF-260, and have had no problems. Although my MSC uses the 250 (as does the 350)...again no problems that I could detail.

Now you did say:

I pulled this from the 350's online page:


Is it possible that it's simply your antenna location, that's causing your problems..?

a buddy helped me figure out my RF issue. i had the channel on the remote different from the channel on the box. i had changed the channel due to interference and forgot to change the software.

You do realize that the the backlight/button stuff is adjustable along with brightness, don't you? I'm not at home right now, but I believe I have both buttons and backlight set to 20 seconds, and I have the brightness set a few ticks lower than the factory setting. This way I don't burn out my eyes in a dark room, plus it probably uses less battery power.

I think mine is set to 20 seconds as well and the brightness is definitely lower as default is way to bright.

Help....Help... Can someone please help me!!! I have a mx980 but no software. I got the remote from ebay (new) with no software. Please someone help me...

Have you tried contacting URC and asking them for the software?

No. is it true the only deal with dealers as far as give out the software?

return it if you can

yes only dealers can provide the SW

That is not true. I got the software from URC directly after asking.

For the 980...?

...and what were your circumstances...? Did your authorized dealer go belly up after your purchase...? Because I can tell you that's not suppost to happen.

My authorized dealer is alive and kicking. I called up URC and asked if I could get a copy of the programming software for the 980. I sent them a copy of my receipt and they sent me the information to get the software.

There aren't supposed to be remotes on ebay at lower than most dealer's cost, but there are. I know we disagree about some of URC's policies, but at some point you may just have to acknowledge that they are written in pencil.

hmm... that's the whole story? They didn't ask about your dealer at all...?

why not...? I could sell my 980 for under dealer cost...what's the big deal?

Different topic, for a different thread.

i received the Wasabi Power battery this week. i will post battery life when it's time to re-charge.

Thanks, I am very interested to see if it's any better. Here's hoping so!

Chris

Wasabi battery update.

lasted from Saturday @ 7:00am until Tuesday @ 3:00pm before needing a re-charge. basically 3 plus days. just slightly better than the OEM that last 2-3 days.

That's not bad....The factory battery is a 1100mah whereas the Wasabi is 1400mah...that equates to a 21% increase in battery life, which it sounds like you got. Not a bad investment for 20 bucks.

Chris

The tilt sensor is generally the biggest drain on the 980 in my experience. The remote will turn on from the slightest movements, even when laying on the table someone walking by can trip the sensor. Turn the tilt sensor off, brightness down and the backlight on time to 10 seconds. I know 10 is kinda short, but 20 seconds is a long time for the lcd to stay on after just a volume change.

Hey, I'm a dealer...

We all have to make a living ya know!!!!

thanks for the tip hoggy.

I have 2 of these remotes. I love them, I had a 2 systems installed by Tweeters 4 months ago, right after the install Tweeters goes belly up. I call URC told them I needed the software, and they sent me a copy of the MX-980 editor.

I'm an owner not an installer, I played around with it, but I will have a proffesional do the programming when needed. At least I was able to upload my current program in the editor.

So now I want to add a lutron switch.

1) Can I take my program and lutron model number to an installer and have them add the device at the leisure and I can download it later?

2) What would the average price you would expect to pay for this?

Thanks for your help

I purchased a basic Lutron dimmer which can be controlled by a remote and learned the codes from the supplied Lutron remote onto the MX-980. The dimmer cost about $35-$40.

Resurrecting this thread to see if anyone else has the same problem I just found with the newest firmware that the program downloaded to my remote.

Basically, I had a couple of date and time displays on various pages, that I had in custom font sizes (and bold), now under the new firmware the remote will only display them in a tiny, non-bold font (even though they still display correctly in the MX-980 editor software.

I tried wiping the remote completely and starting over, same result. Tried deleting the time/date displays in the software and re-adding them to the program, no luck. Just can't get the time and date displays to be bigger than about 2-point font on the remote. Very frustrating since it worked fine before it updated my firmware.

Hello all - I too was "lucky" enough to have gotten one of these through Tweeter right before they imploded. Ever since I've had it, the battery life has topped out at about 20 minutes before the yellow box comes up warning me to recharge the remote. I put it on the cradle every night, but then, when I go to use the system first thing in the morning, I get about 10 minutes of use before the battery goes yellow, about 20 before it is dead. I'm only using it to watch cable tv and rarely do anything for the 20 minutes other than adjust volume or change channels a few times. I contacted Universal about 2 months ago on their website, called them about 6 weeks ago, but never heard back from them, and doubt that I will. Has anyone gotten a replacement battery from them or do I need to go to the third party batteries mentioned above?

Thanks