Topic: Media Center Remote available now -- $41 (Read 138266 times)

JaysonG · « **Reply #50 on:** October 10, 2009, 05:48:43 pm »

Really want to get this remote but i'm worried there will be a batch of new remotes out for WMC7

JimH · « **Reply #51 on:** October 10, 2009, 06:18:06 pm »

There hasn't been much progress in remotes over the last few years. The originals by Microsoft were very good. Since then, there is a lot of debris. We spent several months testing.

There is another class of remotes at the $100 plus level that some people seem to like. Ours is a good combination of quality and price.

KingStyles · « **Reply #52 on:** October 10, 2009, 07:07:17 pm »

Is there a way to make the volume control on the remote disabled so it doesn't turn the volume up or down in jriver media center?

JimH · « **Reply #53 on:** October 10, 2009, 07:10:12 pm »

In Options/Remote, try the remote wizard. Teach the wizard what you want to send and then don't train the MC remote what to do (at the end). I'm sorry but I don't have a better answer. If you try, I think you'll find a way.

KingStyles · « **Reply #54 on:** October 12, 2009, 10:05:44 pm »

Evem if you teach the volume a totally non related function, it still controls the volume along with the new function. We need a lock volume switch in the volume menu or options.

JimH · « **Reply #55 on:** October 13, 2009, 04:09:21 pm »

Quote from: KingStyles on October 12, 2009, 10:05:44 pm

Evem if you teach the volume a totally non related function, it still controls the volume along with the new function. We need a lock volume switch in the volume menu or options.

Under Remote Control/Commands, you can edit the learned function and tell MC to "Supress system handling ..."

AoXoMoXoA · « **Reply #56 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:10:11 pm »

was about to order when I saw this:

"This remote works with JRiver Media Center version 14 or with Microsoft's Media Center on Vista or Windows 7."

Has it been tested to work on Windows XP?

JimH · « **Reply #57 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:32:02 pm »

I have it running on XP on two machines. It will probably work, but you can return it within 30 days if it doesn't.

AoXoMoXoA · « **Reply #58 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:44:09 pm »

Quote from: JimH on October 14, 2009, 03:32:02 pm

I have it running on XP on two machines. It will probably work, but you can return it within 30 days if it doesn't.

Thanks Jim, order placed.

Pjotr · « **Reply #59 on:** October 19, 2009, 03:16:41 am »

Here it works like a charm in theatre view with XP Home edition after I have installed this driver: http://www.ironclad.net/pinnacle_remote_kit/

This driver is suggested by J.R. somewhere on the order pages (but it is hidden somewhat).

Mr ChriZ · « **Reply #60 on:** October 19, 2009, 03:23:20 am »

In order to make the Green Button work with portable MC I've started using Intelliremote, which is working well.
This just leaves the learning capability missing although maybe this is possible with Intelliremote also.
It would be nice to see this resolved in a future build of MC however.
MC Life with the remote is much better in any case. No more standing up for me. Does JRiver plan an exercise machine to go with it?

flac.rules · « **Reply #61 on:** October 24, 2009, 01:09:19 pm »

On the package, will the value be stated without shipping charges? If the value is above 30-something dollars it will be stopped by customs in norway, and you haveto pay a pretty big handling fee (about 25 dollars), so I would rather that that didn't happen.

tjobbins · « **Reply #62 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:58:58 am »

I just got my MC Remote, and it is mostly working. But the Remote Control wizard won't run.

System: Windows XP SP3
MC: Tried 14.0.71 and 14.0.90

Installation went fine:

1. I plugged two transmitters into the ports on the back of the receiver
2. I plugged in the receiver to a USB port. windows found the new hardware OK, annoucing it as eHome Infrared Receiver.
3. Confirmed under System -> Hardware that I have an eHome Infrared Receiver listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers
4. Confirmed that Media Server is set to run on Windows startup and is running now.

But Media Center won't detect it:

When I click Next on the Remote Control wizard, it says:

"You don't appear to have a Media Center receiver connected to your computer. Please connect and try again."

Since then I have tried:

1. Rebooting
2. Deleting the eHome Infrared Receiver item in Hardware, then plugging the receiver back in - it was detected again as usual, no change on MC though.
3. Removing one or both transmitters from the receiver.

The remote is working fine in general:

If I open notepad and then hit a number button on the remote - 1,2,3 etc - then the corresponding number is typed into notepad.

And it works in MC - Play, Pause, Next, My Music etc all work fine.

So the problem is just that I can't run the Remote Control Wizard and set up the transmitters or edit commands

What can I try next?

JimH · « **Reply #63 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:18:42 am »

Go to Options for the Remote. Check to see if any Devices are active.

If not, go through the wizard (next, next, etc). Check Devices again. You should see MCE Remote and Hid both active.

The ehome receiver is good. XP recognizes it correctly. The blinking light on the transceiver is good. It's working. The sleep works.

It should be simple now. Let us know what happens next.

tjobbins · « **Reply #64 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:45:07 am »

Quote from: JimH on October 28, 2009, 10:18:42 am

Go to Options for the Remote. Check to see if any Devices are active.

Yes, Microsoft MCE and also: "Remote, keyboard, game or other HID. Both are ticked and both listed as Active.

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If not, go through the wizard (next, next, etc). Check Devices again. You should see MCE Remote and Hid both active.

The wizard will never run for me, always says I dont have a media center remote connected.

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The ehome receiver is good. XP recognizes it correctly. The blinking light on the transceiver is good. It's working. The sleep works.

Yeah and it works to control MC just fine. I just can't run the wizard to set up the transmitters. (I also tried going to Commands and adding an IR Blaster command, but it said "No blasters are installed on your system.")

JimH · « **Reply #65 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:04:17 am »

Is this problem similar?
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=54257.msg369354#msg369354

tjobbins · « **Reply #66 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:27:28 am »

Quote from: JimH on October 28, 2009, 11:04:17 am

Is this problem similar?
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=54257.msg369354#msg369354

Yes identical - and I've solved the problem now. It was because I had MC installed to a network drive Z:\ and the Media Center 14 Service couldnt start from a network drive. I put more details in that thread.

Thanks

JimH · « **Reply #67 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:28:49 am »

Thanks for reporting the outcome.

KingSparta · « **Reply #68 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:54:00 pm »

I got the Remote Today

It's kind of nice to change the music from across the room.

It Works Good.

Two Wire · « **Reply #69 on:** November 01, 2009, 03:02:30 pm »

I spent some time trying to find an answer to a question I have and did not have much luck. So here it is: can I program keyboard combinations for individual buttons on the remote ?

JimH · « **Reply #70 on:** November 01, 2009, 04:11:16 pm »

Quote from: Two Wire on November 01, 2009, 03:02:30 pm

I spent some time trying to find an answer to a question I have and did not have much luck. So here it is: can I program keyboard combinations for individual buttons on the remote ?

Yes. Take a look at the possibilities here:
tools/options/remote/commands

tjobbins · « **Reply #71 on:** November 01, 2009, 05:37:59 pm »

Is there a way to map a button on the MC Remote to opening the Right Click menu on Theater View?

When testing Theater View I noticed that with mouse control, it has a rather attractive and useful right click menu. I would like to trigger this from my remote and then use up/down/enter to select an option on it.

Thanks

Tom

Two Wire · « **Reply #72 on:** November 01, 2009, 05:55:30 pm »

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Yes. Take a look at the possibilities here:
tools/options/remote/commands

Yes, I looked at that but did not see how keyboard combinations could be assigned to particular buttons. However, since it is possible, I will probably make a purchase and figure it out after the MC Remote is installed.

Thanks

gappie · « **Reply #73 on:** November 02, 2009, 02:02:03 am »

Quote from: tjobbins on November 01, 2009, 05:37:59 pm

Is there a way to map a button on the MC Remote to opening the Right Click menu on Theater View?

When testing Theater View I noticed that with mouse control, it has a rather attractive and useful right click menu. I would like to trigger this from my remote and then use up/down/enter to select an option on it.

Thanks

Tom

you could try:
mc14.exe /mcc 27000,93

gab

tjobbins · « **Reply #74 on:** November 02, 2009, 07:54:42 am »

Quote from: gappie on November 02, 2009, 02:02:03 am

you could try:
mc14.exe /mcc 27000,93

Beautiful! Thank you, worked a treat.

I need to study those MCC commands in more depth, there be gold in them thar hills

beernuts · « **Reply #75 on:** November 04, 2009, 10:07:36 pm »

Hi all;
I've been dutifully following directions for my new MC Remote, but not getting any response.

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When you plug the USB cable in, Windows should be able to install the device. When it finishes, you should see "eHome Infrared Receiver installed".

Check. Got that. Confirmed it on 2 windows machines.

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Point the remote at the receiver and press a button. If it blinks once, the hardware is working. If you see a solid red light, it is not working.

Negative. No blinkenlights when poked with the MC Remote. Poking it with any other remote in the drawer gets a cheery blink in reply, but not from the MC Remote. Yes, I tried 6 different new batteries.

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If it is not working, go to Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager. Under "Universal Serial Bus controllers", delete the entry for "eHome Infrared Receover". Then unplug the USB cable from the PC, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in.

Tried that too. Ehome IR thingy disappears from the device manager, reappears when reconnected. No change in activity tho.

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If not, go through the wizard (next, next, etc). Check Devices again. You should see MCE Remote and Hid both active.

Check. Both listed as active.

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The ehome receiver is good. XP recognizes it correctly. The blinking light on the transceiver is good. It's working.

Negative. No blinkies from the MC Remote. I do get blinkies from any of the other 4 remotes I have within reach tho.

And somebody else suggested

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If I open notepad and then hit a number button on the remote - 1,2,3 etc - then the corresponding number is typed into notepad.

Negative. No input.

I'm thinking the receiver is good but the remote is bad. Does anyone have another suggestion?
Thx

JimH · « **Reply #76 on:** November 05, 2009, 09:42:51 am »

Good debugging info. Thanks.

We'll send another remote. If it works, please send the first one back.

Daniel Warner · « **Reply #77 on:** November 20, 2009, 08:33:19 am »

Hi, first post so here goes.

Because of the general lack of remote controls available anywhere, I ordered one from you. It arrived today and whilst it works fine, I am not happy about the general state of it - it is definitely not a new RC and I wasn't aware I was buying a 2nd-hand one. I have pictures if you want proof but I didn't want to air it all here on the forums so can you point me to the correct person/department who can deal with this please. Thanks.

Daniel

JimH · « **Reply #78 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:56:56 am »

Quote from: drwarner72 on November 20, 2009, 08:33:19 am

Hi, first post so here goes.

Because of the general lack of remote controls available anywhere, I ordered one from you. It arrived today and whilst it works fine, I am not happy about the general state of it - it is definitely not a new RC and I wasn't aware I was buying a 2nd-hand one. I have pictures if you want proof but I didn't want to air it all here on the forums so can you point me to the correct person/department who can deal with this please. Thanks.

Daniel

I accept your word on that, but it seems very odd to me.

We'll ship you another. Please ship the first one back. If you prefer, please suggest an amount we can refund instead of a swap.

Please send a picture to jimh at jriver.

flac.rules · « **Reply #79 on:** November 29, 2009, 06:45:19 am »

Quote from: Elvis133 on October 24, 2009, 01:09:19 pm

On the package, will the value be stated without shipping charges? If the value is above 30-something dollars it will be stopped by customs in norway, and you haveto pay a pretty big handling fee (about 25 dollars), so I would rather that that didn't happen.

I would like to ask this question again, how the value is stated on the shipment can cause the prize of the remote to double for me, and is important for my purchasing decision

chrome · « **Reply #80 on:** December 03, 2009, 01:11:52 am »

I want to order a Media Center Remote but with 3 emitters.
How can i place my order because the form doesn't have the section for additional emmiters

Mr ChriZ · « **Reply #81 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:52:20 pm »

I think you need to do a remote only package.
The sofa monsters eaten mine already

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #82 on:** December 31, 2009, 05:48:36 pm »

how do we use this remote for searching in theaterview? ive yet to buy it but still contimplating it?

when i use theaterview due to my large library i always go into say music, genres, rock then i use keyboad and type tes.... and it brings me straight to tesla.

how do you do that with one of these remotes? does that feature work?

ALSO.. im assuming once all buttons are working and programmed one can learn this remote to there universal remotes? im using a omega remote... this one.... http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=omega+universal+remote&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11508714430806421537&ei=wzg9S_vDOJOeMZHd8LwN&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAsQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers

TY

JimH · « **Reply #83 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:39:06 pm »

Channel up and down do a page at a time.

The number keys should work like a telephone. (press 6 for M).

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #84 on:** January 01, 2010, 02:12:15 pm »

ok ty...

does this remote do mouse actions? are those learnable as well? how does one control the mouse?
ty

JimH · « **Reply #85 on:** January 01, 2010, 02:32:11 pm »

Quote from: xtacbyme on January 01, 2010, 02:12:15 pm

does this remote do mouse actions?

No.

JimH · « **Reply #86 on:** January 01, 2010, 07:41:49 pm »

I moved some posts about other remotes to its own thread here:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=55473.msg377143#msg377143

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #87 on:** January 01, 2010, 07:53:59 pm »

kk ty

JaysonG · « **Reply #88 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:04:15 pm »

Finally bit the bullet and ordered one. Jim do you have any tracking code or shipping info so I know when to be around to sign for it?

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #89 on:** January 21, 2010, 09:43:15 pm »

jim, anyone else here who has used or bought this.. have you tried learning it to a universal remote?

i'm having a hell of a time finding a htpc remote i like. imon remote came with htpc, my universal remote wont learn its codes. bought the logitech dinovo mini. to SMALL!

can any one confirm that they have learned this remote to there universal remotes? if so i will buy this, and learn this to my universal and put it in the closet until some company makes an all in one htpc remote that can control 12 - 18 devices, lights, mouse, keyboard, macros, fully programable HAS BACKLIGHTING etc.

TY

JimH · « **Reply #90 on:** January 21, 2010, 09:47:47 pm »

It can learn commands from other remotes. I think we may have broken support for this in recent builds.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #91 on:** January 21, 2010, 09:55:25 pm »

sorry jim i phrased it wrong.. have you tried to use this remote to teach it to a universal remote? my universal remote i use now does macros, lights etc.. but the imon remote that came with my htpc case for some reason i cannot get any of its keys to work on my universal remote. so im wondering if i can learn this remote to my universal. also do you accept returns if it doesnt work?

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #92 on:** January 22, 2010, 04:25:23 pm »

bump please

DocLotus · « **Reply #93 on:** February 01, 2010, 01:54:39 pm »

Hi;

Long time no see.

Received the Media Center Remote but it does not work….

• When plugged into USB port it is detected and software is installed.
• When I unplug the USB cable I hear the usual cher-chunk and the same when plugging it back in so I know it is being detected.
• When pressing any button on the remote both LED’s on the remote and the IR receiver light up.
• So far, so good.
• The e-Home that I have read about does not show up anywhere.
• Pressing any button does absolutely nothing in any application; I have tried WMC, MC, even Windows NotePad as I read that keystrokes should show up there also.
• Neither MC or WMC will detect the remote, they both say no IR Device found.

I am running a single isolated, stand-a-lone machine (no network or connection to any other computer).

I am running MC 14.0.131.

I am wondering if the IR receiver is bad. It is obviously getting power from the USB buss as it lights up when a key is pressed on the remote. That however does not mean that it is transmitting the signal to the USB buss.

I am running Win 7 64-bit.

Thanks;
Doc

JimH · « **Reply #94 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:01:08 pm »

Try build 136 on this board. Make sure that HID and MCE are selected under Tools/Options/Remotes/Devices.

Reboot.

DocLotus · « **Reply #95 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:23:45 pm »

installed 136, rebooted.

HID and MCE are selected under Tools/Options/Remotes/Device.

MC still says that "You don't appear have a Medic Center receiver connected to your computer".

WMC is giving the similar dialog.

Pressing buttons still does nothing to any application.

Any ideas?

Doc

JimH · « **Reply #96 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:25:58 pm »

In Control Panel/System/Device Manager, you should see an ehome receiver.

If a device doesn't get installed correctly, it will show up with a question mark.

DocLotus · « **Reply #97 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:33:47 pm »

That is the problem, eHome is not showing up.

How do I re-install it? I have moved the USB plug to 6 different jacks thinking it would re-install correctly but it does not. I have also done Search for New Hardware but none is found.

Doc

JimH · « **Reply #98 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:47:41 pm »

By your description, it sounds like it did install, but I'm guessing it isn't installed correctly. Does anything look odd in the Device Manager?

DocLotus · « **Reply #99 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:55:54 pm »

No, no yellow questions marks on anything, all very clean.

I do not believe eHome was installed as it is simply not there at all... with or without a yellow question mark. It is just gone.

How do I go about installing it manually?

Is there anything that I can un-install to start over fresh?

Doc

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