Okay, I'll give this a go, but I'll need to further clarify the Device bit, so we're on the same page.
JRiver UsageTo answer your questions... my laptop's sole purpose is to run JRiver. I boot my computer, and typically set JRiver to auto-start in Standard mode. I like to start in Standard as default, in case I want to immediately edit something or drag in some new files. When I'm ready to actually use JRiver for entertainment, which is often right after booting, I pick-up the remote and click one of the
4 colour buttons (red, blue, green, yellow)... all 4 of them are mapped to Theater View modes (Audio, Video, Images, Playing Now). Entering Theater View moves JRiver from my laptop screen to my attached LG OLED CX TV.
I've also mapped elsewhere on the remote
3 different .WSF command-files I've created (OSD Debug Toggle, OSD Debug Refresh, and Auto-Import). I've outlined my .wsf usage here:
https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,139688.0.htmlAll 7 of the aforementioned commands are manually mapped/taught within JRiver.
Harmony Device(s)FYI, I've previously tried some experimentation with using other devices in Harmony Activities, such as:
Microsoft Media PC SE - Microsoft WIndows Media Center SE Aim Media Player - Aim IR605/A (IR606/q option unavailable)
In the Harmony app, when creating a new Device, I'm asked to fill in both sections 1 & 2, or click a separate option:
1. Manufacturer; and
2. Model Number;
Or... simply 'Add Computer'.
If I click
'Add Computer', then I have no further inputs to make after next selecting the operating system. Since I use Windows, Harmony creates the following device:
Windows Computer - Logitech Harmony Windows PCThis is what I eventually settled on for my PC/JRiver 'device', given it had the most extensive list of default button commands I could use, and have since been testing. However, this device-type does not include the colours themselves as programmable commands (ex. Red command).
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As for 'Media Center' as a device option in the Harmony app, it's a bit weird. Not sure which option you mean for me to use, so I'll list what I can and you tell me what is most appropriate, okay?
I can't only type "Media Center PC" into Device Model, as I'm still required to fill-in Manufacturer, so if I enter...
A)Manufacturer:
WindowsDevice Model:
Media Center PCResult: The app automatically converts device input to...
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Device Model: Windows Media Center
Additionally, a note says, "This is a software application. In order for Harmony to control a device, we need to know the manufacture and model of the physical computer. If you have upgraded your computer with an IR receiver accessory, go back and enter the model number of the accessory. Does this match the model number on your device? (Yes/No)". It will still allow me to click Yes & proceed, creating the following device:
Media Center PC - Microsoft Windows Media Center... however, there is a yellow exclamation mark (!) over the device, which explains, "This is a software application. The model number you have entered is for a software application. In order for Harmony to control a device, we need to know the manufacture and model number of the physical computer. If your computer has a built in IR receiver, go back and enter the model number of your computer. If you have upgraded your computer with an IR receiver accessory, go back and enter the model number for the accessory."
B)Manufacturer:
GenericDevice Model:
Media CenterI'm asked if I mean:
1) JRiver Media Center
2) Let me re-enter it
3) I am sure it's Generic Media Center
If I select A), it creates the following device:
JRiver Media Player - JRiver Media Center... however, there is a yellow exclamation mark (!) over the device,... " blah blah blah.
Also... all buttons are unassigned(!) by default for the JRiver MC device in Harmony, and there are absolutely no pre-existing commands to choose from available to map to buttons! It's a blank remote-device in every way.
C)Manufacturer:
MicrosoftDevice Model:
Media Center SEMedia Center PC SE - Microsoft Windows Media Center SE...no yellow exclamation mark, no notice about software and IR Receivers.
D)Manufacturer:
GenericDevice Model:
Media Center PCI'm asked if I mean:
1)
CyberPower Media Center PC (if selected, no yellow exclamation warning)
2)
Hewlett Packard Media Center PC M-7463W (dito, no yellow warning)
3) Let me re-enter it
4) I am sure it's Generic Media Center PC
...if I select option 4), then I'm asked a bunch of questions to define the traits of the device I'm custom making. Here they are in order:
1) Select your device type (ex. Laptop, Music Player, Media Center PC, etc.)
2) Do you have the remote control that came with your Generic Media Center PC?
... if i say 'No', it let's me create the device, and then hides it and disallows me from using it because I can't control it with IR.
Soooo... please let me know exactly which 'Media Center PC' option you wish me to explore further in my tests - thanks!
