Programming new remote for B&K AVR507


My original SR10.1 B&K remote stopped working so I purchased a URC MX-700. I purchased this remote knowing that the B&K remote is really just a re-badged MX700. Here's my dilemma; Prior to my original remote breaking we replaced our computer and didn't save our remote configuration so now I have a new remote coming and no way to load it with the B&K specific data to operate the receiver. I still have the original software which came with the receiver. Appreciate any help anyone can provide.

Greg
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If you have the URC software to program the remote, look at the database (Program -IR Database). It should have the AV507 in the database.
The Cables for less adapter worked great once I downloaded the drivers from the Cables for Less website. The drivers that came with the device are old and the one that W7 loaded did not seem to work. Up and running on W7 now for $19, running on 2 different W7 system. Thanks.
I am not sure if the software you have is the full URC software or not. It is is, you can probably create what you need. If you have access to the database you can get the commands from it. demo.mrf is just a blank file that needs to be programmed. Select Program, then IR Database. Device is the name of the device as it appears on the remote (Like Audio), then select IR Data from AUDIO, then Under Brand select B&K and then the appropriate model. Give that a try. If you have the full software, it should work. If so, you can add other devices like your TV and Blu-Ray player. Or you could learn data from their remotes. I do not have a 507, but I do have B&K models from the URC database, including the 507, that I could send you. Just do not put your main email address here or you open yourself up to potential unwanted spam.
I use an old Belkin one. Not all of them work correctly, so you have to be a little careful. Also, I run mine on XP - not sure if the software runs on W7 or not. The MX-900 uses a USB connection.
Great news. What usb to serial did you get. My Belkin does not work on W7.
Thanks for the information. I have checked the comm port setting. That is a common problem. I think my problem is that there is no W7 driver for mine and the XP driver does not work correctly on W7. I will look at the cables for less one. Thanks.