Remote Volume Control

[kenny]

I don't think extending the dialog box to allow character entry would be that difficult.

At least for one remote type, Of course Sub has a harder job, if he did it, it would need to be uniform over all supported hardware

The same same technique used by cell phones should be fairly simple.

The problem would come in when you wanted to put the string somewhere.

Unless it was invoked from a particular data entry field, there would be no place for the input to go.

I don't think even the plug-in structure is defined in such a way that this would work.

Ken

[web_maven]

Everyone;

What about a simple solution, I am using Girder to control the PC Main Volume. I don't know if this cause issue with Hauppauge remotes but I believe there is a plugin for those remotes.

I would rather control my system volume GB-PVR will only lower or raise the volume based on my system max volume. I guess that I could raise my max volume but then any system "Dings" will sound loud. I guess you could argue either point. I like having control and why mess with someting that the system does so well.

I would attach the Girder file for Volume +/- & mute but I don't see how to upload a file.

Raymond

[kenny]

web_maven

Thanks, but this pop-up  seems to work pretty well

Press "func" to pop it up
While up the Volume up/dn buttons control the volume correctly

When happy press "func"  (or OK) again to dismiss it

Thanks

Ken

[blader_se]

Quote[/b] (kenny @ Aug. 25 2004,11:57)]Thanks, but this pop-up  seems to work pretty well

I have found a small annoyance. When I use GB-PVR on a second monitor ("extended desktop" on my TV), the started applications start on the primary desktop, i.e. on my PC screen.

Is it possible to control where windows applications should open up their window? Or do you have to add this functionality into the program itself? (I'm coming from Unix...)

[colin]

Hi blader_se,

From a unix persepective this would be a window manager issue. Plus unix has teh advantage that this functionality has been designed into the X servers for a long time now.

Windows is still pretty new to the world of having multiple heads and not having a system with two grpahics cards, or one with dual outputs I have not had a chance to play with this.

How do other apps behave in windows in this mode?

Colin.

[cyko]

Quote[/b] (blader_se @ Aug. 23 2004,16:01)]

Quote[/b] (kenny @ Aug. 22 2004,17:58)]Sounds too simple, must be a catch somewhere.

Probably is, but I used it as a workaround anyway...

In irremote.ini:
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">
; in the "default" section:
GRNPOWER={alt}{f4}

; in the "GB-PVR" section
FUNC={run(C:\Program\devnz\Suspender\Volume.exe)}

Now I open the volume application with &quot;FUNC&quot;, adjust the volume, and close the app with &quot;GRNPOWER&quot;.
('FUNC' is the non-labeled button between 'mute' and 'full'

Thanks for the link.[/QUOTE]
For some reason I can't seem to get my Volume.exe working under the FUNC button. It is the only unmarked button on my Hauppauge remote that came with my PVR-350.

Here is my [GB-PVR] section of my Irremote.ini (I also made sure to restart the IR service after making the changes):

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">
[GB-PVR]
1=1
2=2
3=3
4=4
5=5
6=6
7=7
8=8
9=9
0=0
STOP={ctrl}S
CHNLDOWN={DOWN}
GRNPOWER={alt}{f4}
PLAY={ctrl}P
GO=g
BLUE={ctrl}B
BACK={esc}
REC=r
SKIPREV={ctrl}{left}
OK={enter}
PAUSE={ctrl}Q
MENU={home}
FASTFWD={ctrl}F
VOLDOWN={left}
RED={ctrl}R
VOLUP={right}
CHNLUP={UP}
YELLOW={ctrl}Y
REWIND={ctrl}R
GREEN={ctrl}G
FULLSCREEN={alt}{enter}
MUTE=m
SKIPFWD={ctrl}{right}
FUNC={run{C:\Volume.exe}}
[/QUOTE]

The path to Volume.exe is also correct. When I press (what I think to be) the FUNC button, nothing happens at all.

[mjp]

Hi Blader_se

What video card are you using, If it is nvidea, you can set your TV as the primary and use Nview to control what opens where.
If you are using ATI, you have software to do the same, but on several (I don't know about all) cards, you have to have the monitor as primary.

Cheers

Mark

[blader_se]

Quote[/b] (cyko @ Sep. 14 2004,14:52)]<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">
FUNC={run{C:\Volume.exe}}

[/QUOTE]
It should be &quot;ordinary parenthesis&quot;, ie () after run.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">
FUNC={run(C:\Volume.exe)}
[/QUOTE]

[blader_se]

Quote[/b] (mjp @ Sep. 14 2004,15:05)]If you are using ATI, you have software to do the same, but on several (I don't know about all) cards, you have to have the monitor as primary.

I'm using ATI RADEON 9800 PRO.

Do you have links to these software? Or names that I can google for?

I'm looking for a way to do this without setting the TV-out as primary because of the sideeffects this have (It's hard using the PC at the same time as someone is watching TV).

[mjp]

Hi,

I used an ATI Radeon 7000 (Very cheap, like me) until recently and used the Hydravision software that came with the card, Im assuming you got this with yours.

If not, you can download from the ATI website.

I found it a bit flakey from time to time, and not all programs worked with it, but on the whole, not too bad. (I run 1 TV with Meedio and GBPVR) and a monitor from the same computer and had no problems - although it is easier to stop stuff poping up on the TV screen using Nview.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Mark