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MCE3xx FAQ's


The MCE3xx chassis has proven to be our most popular range.  The bright, vivd VFD unit helps the case blend in perfectly with existing AV receivers, but where do you turn when you run into problems?

 Here of course!

 

Trouble Installing the VFD?

This article describes how to confirm if all connections are correct & how to install driver/software for MCE301/302/303 USB VFD Assembly.

How To Confirm if All Connections Are Correct

This is how it should look when you open up your case for the first time.

This is a close-up photo of the VFD assembly. All connections should be made prior to driver installation except USB connection to your mainboard.
USB connection to your mainboard must be done after driver/software installation.

24 pin mainboard connector is provided with your case. The cable also works with 20 pin mainboards and PSU.

The power switch assembly has two connections; power LED connector and power switch connector.

After all connections are complete, the assembly should look like this if you were to see it from the front.
Most cables and connections come pre-assembled. This illustration is shown for confirmation purposes.


Installing the Driver/Software for MCE3xx USB VFD Assembly


First, you go to http://www.irtrans.de/en/download/windows.php
Click "Setup.exe". Save the file on your PC for future use.

The setup process detects and recommend any missing prerequisite programs. In this example, the installation detected that Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime 8.0 is missing. Click "Next".

IR Trans setup begins.

Click "Next".


Click "Next" only if you agree to terms and conditions.

Be sure to select the options exactly as shown.

Your device is an IR Trans OEM Display Device. Thus, select as shown.
It is your discretion to have this software startup automatically every time.

IR Trans setup continues.

You shall see a screen like this in the end. When you see this screen, close all windows and shut down your PC.
Connect the VFD assembly to any of your mainboard internal USB connectors. Start up your PC.

Go to your device manager and confirm that the VFD assembly is properly recognized as shown.
It is to be identified as "IR Trans USB" under "Universal Serial Bus Controller".

If you do not see this or if the assembly is recognized as shown, it is due to one of two reasons.

- VFD PCB needs to be re-flashed
- VFD PCB is defective

For either reason, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for resolutions. Re-flashing procedure is not published due to software license limitations.

My VFD is recognised as a Universal Serial Converter, and doesn't work!

The following instruction is intended for exclusive use with the device (shown above) only.
The following instruction should be used only if your USB VFD PCB is not properly recognized.
Most commonly, the device may be recognized as "Universal Serial Converter" instead of "IR Trans USB".
If so, please follow this instruction carefully step-by-step. USB VFD PCB is used in MCE301/302/303 cases.

First, you need to download a program to flash the device.
The software is available here. http://s191750851.onlinehome.us/support/MProg.exe
MProg needs to recognize your device as a Programmed Device. You press the magnifier icon to detect your device.
If your device is detected as shown above, you move to the next step.
If your device is not detected as shown above, you shut down your PC. Re-check USB and power connection to your device.
The connection should look exactly like the very first picture of this article.

Load IR Trans file received from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it onto the program by pressing "folder" icon.

Flash your device by pressing "lightening" icon.
After successful flashing, you should see "Programmed Serial Number:".
You can now restart your system. Your device will be recognized properly as "IR Trans USB", not "Universal Serial Converter".