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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. |
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= What the Media Center Remote kit does = |
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| ⚫ | This remote will control Media Center without additional setup, but it can also be |
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JRiver offers the Media Center Remote as a hardware kit. Please see the details below. |
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= How to get it = |
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= JRiver Media Center Remote = |
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JRiver offers the Media Center Remote hardware package shown above. The package includes: |
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* A '''high quality Media Center remote'''. It can control |
* A '''high quality Media Center remote'''. It can control JRiver Media Center without any setup. It also works with Windows Media Center. |
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* 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 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. |
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* 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. |
* 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. |
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== Purchase (U.S. orders) == |
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The Media Center Remote kit (with one transceiver and one emitter) is '''$40 including shipping to a U.S. address''' |
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[https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/buy.cgi?productid=35 Order here for U.S. delivery]. The address on your order must match the billing address for your credit card or PayPal, and is the address to which your order will be shipped. Please allow two weeks for delivery. |
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Additional emitters are $5 each. For example, if you want to control your amplifier and your TV, you'll need a second emitters (the kit includes one). |
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Thanks! |
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== Purchase (International orders) == |
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The Media Center Remote kit (with one transceiver and one emitter) is '''$48 including shipping to an address outside the U.S.''' |
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[https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/buy.cgi?productid=36 Order here for International delivery]. The address on your order must match the billing address for your credit card or PayPal, and is the address to which your order will be shipped. Please allow two to three weeks for delivery. |
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Additional emitters are $5 each. For example, if you want to control your amplifier and your TV, you'll need a second emitters (the kit includes one). |
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Thanks! |
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== Questions about ordering == |
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Please e-mail info at jriver, or post in the [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=53651.0 forum]. |
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== Setup Instructions == |
== Setup Instructions == |
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[http://wiki. |
[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Media_Center_Remote_Instructions Media Center Remote Instructions] |
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XP users may require [http://www.ironclad.net/pinnacle_remote_kit/ this driver]. |
XP users may require [http://www.ironclad.net/pinnacle_remote_kit/ this driver], or follow [[XP Remote Driver|these instructions]]. |
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== Questions about using the MC Remote == |
== Questions about using the MC Remote == |
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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]. |
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]. |
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== Related == |
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[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]] |
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[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=73966.msg501747#msg501747 Xbox Remote] |
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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.
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.