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This type of remote will control JRiver Media Center or Windows Media Center without additional setup, but it can also be used to control other devices by using the IR transceiver included and a cable called an emitter or blaster. The cable attaches to the other devices. By doing this, you can use the Media Center remote to adjust the volume of your amplifier, or turn on the power to your TV, amp, or set top box. Anything you can do with another IR remote can be done with this kit.
= What it does =
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MC14 introduced a feature called Remote Relay, the ability to use an MCE remote to control more than just the PC. It can control other devices by using a transceiver and cables called emitters. For example, this will let you use the MCE remote to ajust the volume of your amplifier, or turn on the power to your TV, your amp, or set top box. Anything you can do with any other IR remote for your home audio setup can be done with Remote Relay.


J. River offers the Media Center Remote as a hardware package -- more below.
JRiver offers the Media Center Remote as a hardware kit. Please see the details below.


* This remote works with [http://www.jriver.com/ JRiver Media Center] version 14 and above, or with Microsoft's Media Center on Vista or Windows7. Purchase details are below.
= What you need =


[[Image:MCremote2.jpg]]
* [http://www.jrmediacenter.com/ J. River Media Center] (Version 14.0.34 or above)


[http://pix01.com/Ke@LuAQ More pictures]
[[Image: RemoteRelay.jpg]] '''Get Remote Relay now!'''


= JRiver Media Center Remote =
J. River offers the Media Center Remote hardware package for $38.98. -- plus $5 shipping to an address in the United States -- or $10 shipping to other addresses. ''Call '''612 677 8200 x 202''' to order.''


The package includes:
JRiver offers the Media Center Remote hardware package shown above. The package includes:


* A high quality MCE remote (shown above). It can control J. River Media Center without any customization.
* A '''high quality Media Center remote'''. It can control JRiver Media Center without any setup. It also works with Windows Media Center.


* An IR (or RF) "transceiver" device that connects via USB to your computer. It has two jacks for emitters. No separate power is required.
* An '''IR transceiver''' device that connects to your computer via USB. It has two 1/8 inch jacks for emitters (one emitter is provided). No separate power is required.


* An IR emitters or "blaster" that plugs into the transceiver's 1/8" jacks. The emitters are attached to the IR detection lense of the equipment you want to control, such as a cable set top box, a receiver, or a TV.
* An '''IR emitter''' or "blaster" that plugs into the transceiver's 1/8" jacks. You can attach the emitter to the IR detection lense of the equipment you want to control, such as a cable set top box, a receiver, or a TV. The emitter has a peel-off adhesive on one side, but is transparent enough that the usual remote used with the device will still work.


== Setup Instructions ==
[http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/MCE_Remote_Instructions MCE Remote Instructions]
[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Media_Center_Remote_Instructions Media Center Remote Instructions]


XP users may require [http://www.ironclad.net/pinnacle_remote_kit/ this driver], or follow [[XP Remote Driver|these instructions]].
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]]

== Questions about using the MC Remote ==
For help with the remote or any other questions, please post on Interact in the Media Center Q & A thread [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=53651.0 here].

== Related ==

[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=73966.msg501747#msg501747 Xbox Remote]

[[Category: Remotes]]

Latest revision as of 15:32, 3 November 2020

This type of remote will control JRiver Media Center or Windows Media Center without additional setup, but it can also be used to control other devices by using the IR transceiver included and a cable called an emitter or blaster. The cable attaches to the other devices. By doing this, you can use the Media Center remote to adjust the volume of your amplifier, or turn on the power to your TV, amp, or set top box. Anything you can do with another IR remote can be done with this kit.

JRiver offers the Media Center Remote as a hardware kit. Please see the details below.

  • This remote works with JRiver Media Center version 14 and above, or with Microsoft's Media Center on Vista or Windows7. Purchase details are below.

MCremote2.jpg

More pictures

JRiver Media Center Remote

JRiver offers the Media Center Remote hardware package shown above. The package includes:

  • A high quality Media Center remote. It can control JRiver Media Center without any setup. It also works with Windows Media Center.
  • An IR transceiver device that connects to your computer via USB. It has two 1/8 inch jacks for emitters (one emitter is provided). No separate power is required.
  • An IR emitter or "blaster" that plugs into the transceiver's 1/8" jacks. You can attach the emitter to the IR detection lense of the equipment you want to control, such as a cable set top box, a receiver, or a TV. The emitter has a peel-off adhesive on one side, but is transparent enough that the usual remote used with the device will still work.

Setup Instructions

Media Center Remote Instructions

XP users may require this driver, or follow these instructions.

Questions about using the MC Remote

For help with the remote or any other questions, please post on Interact in the Media Center Q & A thread here.

Related

Xbox Remote

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