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= What it does =
= What it does =
MC14 introduced the ability to control other devices by using a transceiver and cables called emitters. This feature lets you use the MCE remote to turn on the power to your TV, consumer electronics amplifier, or set top box, for example, or to adjust the volume on your amp. Anything you can do with any other IR remote for your home audio setup can be done with Remote Relay.
MC14 introduced 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 Remote Relay as a hardware package -- more below.
J. River offers Remote Relay as a hardware package -- more below.

Revision as of 17:30, 21 July 2009

What it does

MC14 introduced 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 Remote Relay as a hardware package -- more below.

What you need

RemoteRelay.jpg Get Remote Relay now!

J. River offers the Remote Relay 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:

  • An IR (or RF) "transceiver" device that connects with USB to your computer.
  • Two IR emitters (or "blasters") that plug into the transceiver's 1/8" jacks. You can attach these blasters in front of the equipment you want to control, such as a cable set top box, a receiver, or a TV.
  • A high quality MCE remote (shown above).

Remote Relay Instructions