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==Media Center Edition (MCE) Remote Control and Keyboard==
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A plugin which supports the USB-UIRT, IRMAN, and 'HID' compatible remote controls such as MCE remotes is included in the Media Center install package.
Microsoft sells an IR based Remote Control and Keyboard that is for use with XP Media Center Edition and Vista.  JR Media Center supports these devices natively once the drivers are installed (with the exception of a few dedicated MCE buttons).  While the drivers will install automatically in Vista when you plug in the USB IR Controller, on XP you will need to install a particular MS Hot Patch (WindowsXP-KB912024-v2-x86-ENU - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=B39D53F1-0AC9-433B-B488-4CAB82F31DC8&displaylang=en ) first.
 
  
NOTE: One trick is the MS Keyboard/RC use a "debounce" feature that you need to turn off in the registry if you are going to program a third party universal remote control as each key press on the MCE Remote / K'B sends alternative IR signals to prevent so called IR bounce. You can turn this off inside Windows Media Center on Vista or search in the registry for "debounce" and toggle the value.
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==JRiver's Media Center Remote==
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JRiver previously offered a [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Media_Center_Remote Media Center Remote]. The remote is no longer for sale from JRiver, though it and other Media Center Edition remotes still work and are supported.
  
==IRMan==
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==Other Media Center Edition (MCE) Remote Control and Keyboard==
This is a universal infrared receiver device that plugs into a serial port on your computer. It is compatible with almost all infrared remote controls. You can probably setup your existing TV/VCR or Stereo remote control to work with this receiver. You can purchase an IRMan at the [[Evation website]].  
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Microsoft offered an IR based Remote Control and Keyboard to be used with XP Media Center Edition, and other manufacturers made variations of it that are sold as MCE remotes or Media Center remotes.  They work best with Vista and above. 
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JRiver Media Center supports these devices natively.  While the drivers will install automatically in Vista when you plug in the USB IR Controller, on XP you will need to install a particular [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=B39D53F1-0AC9-433B-B488-4CAB82F31DC8&displaylang=en MS Hot Patch] (WindowsXP-KB912024-v2-x86-ENU) first.
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NOTE: One trick is the MS Keyboard/RC uses a "debounce" feature that you need to turn off in the registry if you are going to program a third party universal remote control, since each key press on the MCE Remote / K'B sends alternative IR signals to prevent so called IR bounce. You can turn this off inside Windows Media Center on Vista or search in the registry for "debounce" and toggle the value.
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==USB UIRT==
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This is an IR receiver similar to the IRMan except it uses a USB connection to your computer instead of serial. You can purchase this device at http://www.usbuirt.com/.
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See the [[Install a Remote-Control Plug-In]] section for instructions on installing the USB UIRT plugin.
  
To configure IRMan:
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To configure USB UIRT:
# Go to Tools > Options > Remote Control, select "IRMAN" if it isn't already selected. If it's not running, click the Start button.
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# Go to Tools > Options > Remote Control, check "USB UIRT" if it isn't already enabled.
# Select the Configure button. You can now set up your remote control so it's buttons will map to Media Center functions.
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# Check the Auto Advance checkbox to cause learning to automatically move to the next command after a command is learned.
# Press the Learn button. The learning dialog opens. It contains a list of Media Center commands.  
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# Press the 'Learn' button to map remote button presses to Media Center functions.  
# Click on a command one at a time and press the button on your remote to correspond to that command, or you can use the Auto Advance checkbox, which starts at the top and moves down the list as you press the corresponding buttons. If you want to skip a command, simply click the mouse on the next command in the list that you want to learn. When you are finished "learning", press the Done button.
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# The command being learned will say 'Learning...', press the button on the remote to correspond to that command and the text will change to the learned code. The next command in the list will change to 'Learning...'.
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# If you want to skip a command, simply click the mouse on the next command in the list that you want to learn.
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# Press 'Done' when you've trained all the functions you're interested in.  
 
# Media Center is now ready to respond to button presses on your remote control.  
 
# Media Center is now ready to respond to button presses on your remote control.  
  
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The Add/Delete/Modify button allows you to edit the list of Media Center commands.
 
The Add/Delete/Modify button allows you to edit the list of Media Center commands.
 
If you find that a single button press on your remote results in two or more commands getting sent to Media Center, increase the value for "Anti-repeat time". On the other hand, if you find that Media Center has too long a delay before responding to multiple button presses, try decreasing the value. The value is in milliseconds and the default is 250 (1/4 of a second).
 
If you find that a single button press on your remote results in two or more commands getting sent to Media Center, increase the value for "Anti-repeat time". On the other hand, if you find that Media Center has too long a delay before responding to multiple button presses, try decreasing the value. The value is in milliseconds and the default is 250 (1/4 of a second).
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==Girder==
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For information on Girder, please visit the [http://www.promixis.com Promixis] web site.  For a configuration file, go to C:\Program Files\ J River\Media Center (version)\Data\Extras\Girder.
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==IRMan==
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'''This remote control receiver is no longer available for purchase, but MC still supports existing IRMAN devices.'''
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This is a universal infrared receiver device that plugs into a serial port on your computer. It is compatible with most infrared remote controls.
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Configuration follows the same procedure as for the USB UIRT device.
  
 
==X10 "MP3 Anywhere" and "MouseRemote" ==
 
==X10 "MP3 Anywhere" and "MouseRemote" ==
These are radio frequency receivers that plug into a serial port on your computer and come with a multi-function remote control. The plug-in comes pre-configured to map the remote's buttons to Media Center functions. You can purchase these at the [[X10 website]].  
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'''This remote control receiver is no longer available for purchase, but our software still supports existing X10 devices.'''
  
To configure MP3 Anywhere and MouseRemote:
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These are radio frequency receivers that plug into a serial port on your computer and come with a multi-function remote control. Configuration is similar to USB-UIRT.
# See [[Install a Remote-Control Plug-In]] for instructions on downloading an X10 plugin.
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# Go to Tools > Options > Remote Control and select the new plugin from the drop-down box.
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See [[Install a Remote-Control Plug-In]] for instructions on downloading an X10 plugin.
# The correct COM port must be chosen in order for the plug-in to function. The default is COM1. To select another, click the Configure button.
 
# To see which buttons correspond to which program functions, click the Help button on the configuration dialog. These remotes have both IR and RF transmitters on board.  Press the "PC" button to make sure they are in RF mode when you are using them.  
 
  
 
Note: the MouseRemote receiver may take up to 20 seconds to start responding after being started. When it's ready you'll see the small red light blink for each button press on the remote.
 
Note: the MouseRemote receiver may take up to 20 seconds to start responding after being started. When it's ready you'll see the small red light blink for each button press on the remote.
  
==USB UIRT==
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[[Category:Remotes]]
This is an IR receiver similar to the IRMan except it uses a USB connection to your computer instead of serial. You can purchase this device at http://www.usbuirt.com/.
 
 
 
See the "Install a Remote Control Plugin" section for instructions on installing the USB UIRT plugin. Configuration follows the same procedure as for the IRMan device.
 
 
 
==Girder==
 
For information on Girder, see http://www.girder.nl/. For the configuration file, go to C:\Program Files\ J River\Media Center 11\Data\Extras\Girder.
 

Latest revision as of 19:33, 22 February 2015

A plugin which supports the USB-UIRT, IRMAN, and 'HID' compatible remote controls such as MCE remotes is included in the Media Center install package.

JRiver's Media Center Remote

JRiver previously offered a Media Center Remote. The remote is no longer for sale from JRiver, though it and other Media Center Edition remotes still work and are supported.

Other Media Center Edition (MCE) Remote Control and Keyboard

Microsoft offered an IR based Remote Control and Keyboard to be used with XP Media Center Edition, and other manufacturers made variations of it that are sold as MCE remotes or Media Center remotes. They work best with Vista and above.

JRiver Media Center supports these devices natively. While the drivers will install automatically in Vista when you plug in the USB IR Controller, on XP you will need to install a particular MS Hot Patch (WindowsXP-KB912024-v2-x86-ENU) first.

NOTE: One trick is the MS Keyboard/RC uses a "debounce" feature that you need to turn off in the registry if you are going to program a third party universal remote control, since each key press on the MCE Remote / K'B sends alternative IR signals to prevent so called IR bounce. You can turn this off inside Windows Media Center on Vista or search in the registry for "debounce" and toggle the value.

USB UIRT

This is an IR receiver similar to the IRMan except it uses a USB connection to your computer instead of serial. You can purchase this device at http://www.usbuirt.com/.

See the Install a Remote-Control Plug-In section for instructions on installing the USB UIRT plugin.

To configure USB UIRT:

  1. Go to Tools > Options > Remote Control, check "USB UIRT" if it isn't already enabled.
  2. Check the Auto Advance checkbox to cause learning to automatically move to the next command after a command is learned.
  3. Press the 'Learn' button to map remote button presses to Media Center functions.
  4. The command being learned will say 'Learning...', press the button on the remote to correspond to that command and the text will change to the learned code. The next command in the list will change to 'Learning...'.
  5. If you want to skip a command, simply click the mouse on the next command in the list that you want to learn.
  6. Press 'Done' when you've trained all the functions you're interested in.
  7. Media Center is now ready to respond to button presses on your remote control.

You can use the "Clear" command to clear all learned commands for the remote control. This allows you to start from scratch.

The Add/Delete/Modify button allows you to edit the list of Media Center commands. If you find that a single button press on your remote results in two or more commands getting sent to Media Center, increase the value for "Anti-repeat time". On the other hand, if you find that Media Center has too long a delay before responding to multiple button presses, try decreasing the value. The value is in milliseconds and the default is 250 (1/4 of a second).

Girder

For information on Girder, please visit the Promixis web site. For a configuration file, go to C:\Program Files\ J River\Media Center (version)\Data\Extras\Girder.

IRMan

This remote control receiver is no longer available for purchase, but MC still supports existing IRMAN devices.

This is a universal infrared receiver device that plugs into a serial port on your computer. It is compatible with most infrared remote controls.

Configuration follows the same procedure as for the USB UIRT device.

X10 "MP3 Anywhere" and "MouseRemote"

This remote control receiver is no longer available for purchase, but our software still supports existing X10 devices.

These are radio frequency receivers that plug into a serial port on your computer and come with a multi-function remote control. Configuration is similar to USB-UIRT.

See Install a Remote-Control Plug-In for instructions on downloading an X10 plugin.

Note: the MouseRemote receiver may take up to 20 seconds to start responding after being started. When it's ready you'll see the small red light blink for each button press on the remote.