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Polly: /* Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver */

2014-03-29T16:30:23Z

Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver

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	:9. Add the remote: Go to '''Wizard->devices->Media Directors''' and scroll to the media director that you want to control with the remote. Click '''Add Remote''' then select the remote template you just created from the '''Device Template''' drop-down. Click '''Pick Template''' and then back on the Media Director page, click '''Update'''. After this you should be prompted to reload the router, if not do a quick reload.		:9. Add the remote: Go to '''Wizard->devices->Media Directors''' and scroll to the media director that you want to control with the remote. Click '''Add Remote''' then select the remote template you just created from the '''Device Template''' drop-down. Click '''Pick Template''' and then back on the Media Director page, click '''Update'''. After this you should be prompted to reload the router, if not do a quick reload.

	'''WARNING:''' Make sure your device template is created under CORE in the device tree.		'''WARNING:''' Make sure your device template is created under CORE in the device tree. If it is created under "The core/hybrid", delete this device and create it manually.

	Once the router reloads, you should have a working remote.		Once the router reloads, you should have a working remote.

Polly: /* Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver */

2014-03-29T16:27:37Z

Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver

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	:9. Add the remote: Go to '''Wizard->devices->Media Directors''' and scroll to the media director that you want to control with the remote. Click '''Add Remote''' then select the remote template you just created from the '''Device Template''' drop-down. Click '''Pick Template''' and then back on the Media Director page, click '''Update'''. After this you should be prompted to reload the router, if not do a quick reload.		:9. Add the remote: Go to '''Wizard->devices->Media Directors''' and scroll to the media director that you want to control with the remote. Click '''Add Remote''' then select the remote template you just created from the '''Device Template''' drop-down. Click '''Pick Template''' and then back on the Media Director page, click '''Update'''. After this you should be prompted to reload the router, if not do a quick reload.

			'''WARNING:''' Make sure your device template is created under CORE in the device tree.

	Once the router reloads, you should have a working remote.		Once the router reloads, you should have a working remote.

Mcefan at 15:35, 19 October 2012

2012-10-19T15:35:45Z

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	===Overview===		===Overview===
	In general, adding support for a new remote control is accomplished by pressing each button and capturing a key code sent by the remote. Once the key code captured for each key, they are organized into a map that is used to configure LinuxMCE.		In general, adding support for a new remote control is accomplished by pressing each button and capturing a key code sent by the remote. Once the key code captured for each key, they are organized into a map that is used to configure LinuxMCE.

Zaerc at 19:29, 1 October 2010

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Zaerc at 19:28, 1 October 2010

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Centove: /* Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver */

2009-05-22T14:37:46Z

Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver

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	''The technique in this section was originally provided in [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=4901.msg28630#msg28630 this forum post].''		''The technique in this section was originally provided in [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=4901.msg28630#msg28630 this forum post].''

	To add support for a new remote using USB UIRT as a receiver, perform the steps below. Note that most of the configuration is performed through the Admin Page:		To add support for a new remote using USB UIRT as a receiver, perform the steps below. Note that most of the configuration is performed through the Web Admin Page:

	:1. Verify USB UIRT is installed and configured: Once you plug in the USB UIRT it should be plug and play and add both the '''USB UIRT''' device as well as the '''Windows XP MCE Remote (USBUIRT)'''. Go to '''Wizard->devices->media directors'''. Near the bottom of the page you should see the MCE remote listed, with the '''Infrared Receivers''' pulldown set to '''USB UIRT 0038'''.[[Image:DirectorShot.jpg]]		:1. Verify USB UIRT is installed and configured: Once you plug in the USB UIRT it should be plug and play and add both the '''USB UIRT''' device as well as the '''Windows XP MCE Remote (USBUIRT)'''. Go to '''Wizard->devices->media directors'''. Near the bottom of the page you should see the MCE remote listed, with the '''Infrared Receivers''' pulldown set to '''USB UIRT 0038'''.[[Image:DirectorShot.jpg]]

	:2. Create a new template for your remote: Go to '''Advanced->Configuration->Device Templates'''.		:2. Create a new template for your remote: Go to '''Advanced->Configuration->Device Templates'''.
	[[Image:DeviceTemplate.png]]		[[Image:DeviceTemplate.png]] Select the remote's manufacturer and <tt>USB-UIRT Remote Controls < Remote Controls < Peripherals</tt> from '''Device Category''' then click '''Add Device Template'''. This will open the '''Add device template window'''. Enter the name or model # of the remote followed by <tt>(USBUIRT)</tt> into the text box and click '''Add'''. Try to be descriptive and unambiguous if you don't have a model number. For example, a good name for the remote that comes bundled with the Hauppauge PVR-150 is <tt>PVR-150 remote (USBUIRT)</tt>. The number of characters allowed is limited, so you'll have to use your judgment to come up with a good name.
	Select the remote's manufacturer and <tt>USB-UIRT Remote Controls < Remote Controls < Peripherals</tt> from '''Device Category''' then click '''Add Device'''. This will open the '''Add device template window'''. Enter the name or model # of the remote followed by <tt>(USBUIRT)</tt> into the text box and click '''Add'''. Try to be descriptive and unambiguous if you don't have a model number. For example, a good name for the remote that comes bundled with the Hauppauge PVR-150 is <tt>PVR-150 remote (USBUIRT)</tt>. The number of characters allowed is limited, so you'll have to use your judgment to come up with a good name.
	[[image:USB UIRT new remote.jpg\|right\|thumb\|128px\|screenshot details for steps 3,6 and 7]]		[[image:USB UIRT new remote.jpg\|right\|thumb\|128px\|screenshot details for steps 3,6 and 7]]

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	Once the router reloads, you should have a working remote.		Once the router reloads, you should have a working remote.
	~~[[Image:Example.jpg]]~~

	===Share your Key Codes===		===Share your Key Codes===

Centove: /* Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver */

2009-05-22T14:35:09Z

Adding Support for a New Remote using a USB UIRT Receiver

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	:1. Verify USB UIRT is installed and configured: Once you plug in the USB UIRT it should be plug and play and add both the '''USB UIRT''' device as well as the '''Windows XP MCE Remote (USBUIRT)'''. Go to '''Wizard->devices->media directors'''. Near the bottom of the page you should see the MCE remote listed, with the '''Infrared Receivers''' pulldown set to '''USB UIRT 0038'''.[[Image:DirectorShot.jpg]]		:1. Verify USB UIRT is installed and configured: Once you plug in the USB UIRT it should be plug and play and add both the '''USB UIRT''' device as well as the '''Windows XP MCE Remote (USBUIRT)'''. Go to '''Wizard->devices->media directors'''. Near the bottom of the page you should see the MCE remote listed, with the '''Infrared Receivers''' pulldown set to '''USB UIRT 0038'''.[[Image:DirectorShot.jpg]]

	:2. Create a new template for your remote: Go to '''Advanced->Configuration->Device Templates'''. Select the remote's manufacturer and <tt>USB-UIRT Remote Controls < Remote Controls < Peripherals</tt> from '''Device Category''' then click '''Add Device'''. This will open the '''Add device template window'''. Enter the name or model # of the remote followed by <tt>(USBUIRT)</tt> into the text box and click '''Add'''. Try to be descriptive and unambiguous if you don't have a model number. For example, a good name for the remote that comes bundled with the Hauppauge PVR-150 is <tt>PVR-150 remote (USBUIRT)</tt>. The number of characters allowed is limited, so you'll have to use your judgment to come up with a good name.		:2. Create a new template for your remote: Go to '''Advanced->Configuration->Device Templates'''.
			[[Image:DeviceTemplate.png]]
			Select the remote's manufacturer and <tt>USB-UIRT Remote Controls < Remote Controls < Peripherals</tt> from '''Device Category''' then click '''Add Device'''. This will open the '''Add device template window'''. Enter the name or model # of the remote followed by <tt>(USBUIRT)</tt> into the text box and click '''Add'''. Try to be descriptive and unambiguous if you don't have a model number. For example, a good name for the remote that comes bundled with the Hauppauge PVR-150 is <tt>PVR-150 remote (USBUIRT)</tt>. The number of characters allowed is limited, so you'll have to use your judgment to come up with a good name.
	[[image:USB UIRT new remote.jpg\|right\|thumb\|128px\|screenshot details for steps 3,6 and 7]]		[[image:USB UIRT new remote.jpg\|right\|thumb\|128px\|screenshot details for steps 3,6 and 7]]