Guys,
DISCLAIMER. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK! IMPORTANT: CHANGING REGISTRY SETTING CAN MAKE YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE. VISIT MICROSOFT SITE FOR DETAILS:confused:.
Update: 30/3/2008 - I have uploaded a updated config to which the volume up and volume down buttons should now work in most situations. the volume up and down buttons are translated to the to {ADD} and {SUBTRACT} keys.
I tried using a number of programs including eventghost and Hip and found IR server suite to one of the best. I use a MCE remote with MCE blaster and found it to be reliable in my situation. I found that 'some difficult to learn remotes' were easily learnt using this app making it my choice. It is also easy to use.
The following is based on XP system. I have not tried it on Vista.
STEP 1
To use it you need to first get the installer. It is available at http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mce-re...1-a-33512/
Then goto http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mce-re...ete-29024/ - Dont load the replacement driver for XP systems, it is not needed.
After these changes you need to reboot.
STEP 2
Install and run the applications. You will then need to setup the translator. This app is used to translate commands received from the blaster into commands that are sent to the application. It will also send commands to the blaster (which it has learnt from your device remote).
To save you some time, I have attached a copy of the config file which is suitable for MCE remote to control GB. To use it, import the config file using Import under the File menu. Once loaded you should see a GBPVR icon and a PVRX2 icon. If you click on GBPVR, it will display a list of codes (as received by from the remote) and commands that it will sent to GBPVR.exe.
You can add other applications and commands as you choose, but this is up to you.
Click the Start the Translator with Windows checkbox at the bottom of the form.
STEP 3 - SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DONT INTEND TO BLAST COMMANDS
Once this is done, you can now program commands that you wish the blaster to send to another device. Let start by getting blaster to change channels on the source device using the blaster. To do this, you need to click on the IR command tab to learn the channel button commands. Click the NEW button, Enter 1 into the name field and select the port (I used both). Click the LEARN button and learn using your remote for the device you wish to control. Repeat this for all channel buttons 0 to 9.
STEP 4 - SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DONT INTEND TO BLAST COMMANDS
Then start the config.exe in gbpvr. Go to the capture source tab and select the appropiate capture source you created previously (creation of capture source is not described here, please refer to the gb wiki). Click the edit button.
Under Channel Changer select ".exe changer plugin" in the drop down list. Click the setting button. Browse to C:\Program Files\IR Server Suite\IR Blast\IRBlast.exe or C:\Program Files\IR Server Suite\IR Blast\IRBlast-NoWindow.exe (I use IRBLAST.exe) and press ok. Enter in the parameters field "-host localhost -pad 3 -channel {channel}" (without the quotes). Note: this set up is for 3 digit channel numbers. You will need to change this for other options. Leave the 2 check boxes unchecked and press OK.
Update/ensure the channel numbers are correct.
Save config.
STEP 5
To check it is all working, ensure the translator is running and start GB, use your remote to move around.
STEP 6 - SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DONT INTEND TO BLAST COMMANDS
Then go to livetv and attempt to change change channels. This should change channels on the source device using the blaster. The mce blaster leds can only send a short distance, so make sure the led is very close to the receiver on the device.
Good luck.
DISCLAIMER. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK! IMPORTANT: CHANGING REGISTRY SETTING CAN MAKE YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE. VISIT MICROSOFT SITE FOR DETAILS:confused:.
Update: 30/3/2008 - I have uploaded a updated config to which the volume up and volume down buttons should now work in most situations. the volume up and down buttons are translated to the to {ADD} and {SUBTRACT} keys.
I tried using a number of programs including eventghost and Hip and found IR server suite to one of the best. I use a MCE remote with MCE blaster and found it to be reliable in my situation. I found that 'some difficult to learn remotes' were easily learnt using this app making it my choice. It is also easy to use.
The following is based on XP system. I have not tried it on Vista.
STEP 1
To use it you need to first get the installer. It is available at http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mce-re...1-a-33512/
Then goto http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mce-re...ete-29024/ - Dont load the replacement driver for XP systems, it is not needed.
After these changes you need to reboot.
STEP 2
Install and run the applications. You will then need to setup the translator. This app is used to translate commands received from the blaster into commands that are sent to the application. It will also send commands to the blaster (which it has learnt from your device remote).
To save you some time, I have attached a copy of the config file which is suitable for MCE remote to control GB. To use it, import the config file using Import under the File menu. Once loaded you should see a GBPVR icon and a PVRX2 icon. If you click on GBPVR, it will display a list of codes (as received by from the remote) and commands that it will sent to GBPVR.exe.
You can add other applications and commands as you choose, but this is up to you.
Click the Start the Translator with Windows checkbox at the bottom of the form.
STEP 3 - SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DONT INTEND TO BLAST COMMANDS
Once this is done, you can now program commands that you wish the blaster to send to another device. Let start by getting blaster to change channels on the source device using the blaster. To do this, you need to click on the IR command tab to learn the channel button commands. Click the NEW button, Enter 1 into the name field and select the port (I used both). Click the LEARN button and learn using your remote for the device you wish to control. Repeat this for all channel buttons 0 to 9.
STEP 4 - SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DONT INTEND TO BLAST COMMANDS
Then start the config.exe in gbpvr. Go to the capture source tab and select the appropiate capture source you created previously (creation of capture source is not described here, please refer to the gb wiki). Click the edit button.
Under Channel Changer select ".exe changer plugin" in the drop down list. Click the setting button. Browse to C:\Program Files\IR Server Suite\IR Blast\IRBlast.exe or C:\Program Files\IR Server Suite\IR Blast\IRBlast-NoWindow.exe (I use IRBLAST.exe) and press ok. Enter in the parameters field "-host localhost -pad 3 -channel {channel}" (without the quotes). Note: this set up is for 3 digit channel numbers. You will need to change this for other options. Leave the 2 check boxes unchecked and press OK.
Update/ensure the channel numbers are correct.
Save config.
STEP 5
To check it is all working, ensure the translator is running and start GB, use your remote to move around.
STEP 6 - SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DONT INTEND TO BLAST COMMANDS
Then go to livetv and attempt to change change channels. This should change channels on the source device using the blaster. The mce blaster leds can only send a short distance, so make sure the led is very close to the receiver on the device.
Good luck.