Posted by Michael Turcott on October 19, 2007, 12:16 amPlease Register and login to reply and use other advanced options
DOUG.......THANKS! You guys are Awesome!
1. Still trying to figure out if there is a test to see if the IR emmiters
are working.
2. Still trying to find out if the IR USB Receiver needs to be restet or the
Computer Rebooted after you initially plug in the emmiter.
3. Still trying to figure out which port I should plug the emmiter into for
operating a single set top box? Port 1 or does it matter. Reason I ask is I
can only get either of the two emmiters that came with it to light up in Port
2 when I push the channel numbers. Could my IR Reciever be bad?
Thank you,
Michael
"Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> The emitter may or may not light up. It depends on how its designed. Some
> do, some don't. I purchase replacement/new emitters from SmartHome.
>
> http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=ir%20emitter
>
> My personal choice, while more expensive, has never failed to work.
>
> http://www.smarthome.com/8170.html
>
> And one last note, since you're using DirecTV, ensure that the STB is IR
> controlled and not a UHF radio remote.
>
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
> Display\Security
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
> --------------------------------
> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> > Thank You Mike and Richard......
> >
> > ........is there anywhere locally you can purchase the stronger emmiters?
> >
> > ..........is the emmiter supposed to light up?
> >
> > Do you have to unplug and replug the USB for the Reciever when you plug
> > the
> > emmiters in? I read something about the emmiter having to be recognized
> > as
> > well as the reciever.......
> >
> > Do you have to reboot when you plug an emmiter in or swap one out?
> >
> > Which Port should it be operating in?
> >
> > Is there a way to know if the emmiter is even working or to test it?
> >
> > Thanks again!
> > Michael
> >
> >
> >
> > "Richard Miller" wrote:
> >
> >> The IR eye on the H20 is small, move the emiter cable (the one connected
> >> to
> >> the blaster) to the left or right of the IR eye on the H20 box about 5mm,
> >> see
> >> if it changes channel then.
> >> --
> >> Richard A Miller MCE mvp
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Michael Brown" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Same remote for Vista and XP. There is no tray icon for it. It really
> >> > sounds like your ir blaster isn't lined up correctly, they can be very
> >> > picky
> >> > and the slightest bit off can cause an issue. You can buy stronger
> >> > ones
> >> > from smarthome.com for a few bucks, I had better luck with theirs then
> >> > the
> >> > default ones.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Mike Brown
> >> > http://thegreenbutton.com/blogs/mike/
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > in
> >> > > Hello,
> >> > >
> >> > > I have Vista Ultimate, Direct TV HD Set Top Box Model: H20, XP Media
> >> > > Center
> >> > > Remote, Remote Keyboard, Microsoft IR Reciever and IR Blaster Leads
> >> > > which
> >> > > came with the XP Media Center Remote. Direct TV Box connecte via S
> >> > > Video
> >> > > to
> >> > > Tuner Card in PC Hauppauge WinTV HVR 1600. There is only one IR
> >> > > window on
> >> > > the
> >> > > set top box and I have plugged in and tried both IR Blaster Cables in
> >> > > both
> >> > > Connections on the Microsoft IR Reciever. I have blocked off the IR
> >> > > window
> >> > > on
> >> > > the STB to make sure this is the active window and it is.
> >> > >
> >> > > 1. Is there a Remote Specific To Vista, I have read about one and
> >> > > seen a
> >> > > picture but don't see it for sale. Is my XP Remote Compatible with
> >> > > Vista
> >> > > Media Center? Am I using an incompatible remote?
> >> > >
> >> > > In TV Signal Setup my video is reconized and shows a picture on S
> >> > > Video.
> >> > > The
> >> > > Direct TV Remote is reconized. However when I go to test if it
> >> > > changes
> >> > > channels it only prints the channel number in the little grey box on
> >> > > the
> >> > > screen (bottom left) but the picture doesn't change. I have tried
> >> > > chaning
> >> > > the
> >> > > setting to requiring enter even though this is not required. I have
> >> > > also
> >> > > tried just hitting enter afterward when setting up both channel entry
> >> > > methods.
> >> > >
> >> > > 2. How do I verify it my IR Leads WORK? Sometimes they emit a light
> >> > > sometimes they don't. They don't ever emit a light when plugged into
> >> > > connection 1 on the Microsoft IR Reciever, only when plugged into the
> >> > > connection numbered 2.
> >> > >
> >> > > 3. I read in one of the posts that there is a icon displayed for the
> >> > > IR
> >> > > Reciever in the sytem tray however I have never seen one and my
> >> > > keyboard
> >> > > and
> >> > > remote do work. Is this supposed to show in the tray or not?
> >> > >
> >> > > HELP, I have read everything everywhere and spent a ton of time on
> >> > > this
> >> > > for
> >> > > my Dad.
> >> > >
> >> > > Thank you in advance,
> >> > >
> >> > > Michael
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
Posted by CSM1 on October 19, 2007, 9:15 am
If the emitters are working, you can see the the red light of the emitter
flash when you change channel on the MCE remote.
--
CSM1
http://www.carlmcmillan.com
--
> DOUG.......THANKS! You guys are Awesome!
> 1. Still trying to figure out if there is a test to see if the IR emmiters
> are working.
> 2. Still trying to find out if the IR USB Receiver needs to be restet or
> the
> Computer Rebooted after you initially plug in the emmiter.
> 3. Still trying to figure out which port I should plug the emmiter into
> for
> operating a single set top box? Port 1 or does it matter. Reason I ask is
> I
> can only get either of the two emmiters that came with it to light up in
> Port
> 2 when I push the channel numbers. Could my IR Reciever be bad?
> Thank you,
> Michael
> "Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>> The emitter may or may not light up. It depends on how its designed.
>> Some
>> do, some don't. I purchase replacement/new emitters from SmartHome.
>>
>> http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=ir%20emitter
>>
>> My personal choice, while more expensive, has never failed to work.
>>
>> http://www.smarthome.com/8170.html
>>
>> And one last note, since you're using DirecTV, ensure that the STB is IR
>> controlled and not a UHF radio remote.
>>
>> --
>> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
>> Display\Security
>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> http://www.dougknox.com
>> --------------------------------
>> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
>> --------------------------------
>> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>>
>> > Thank You Mike and Richard......
>> >
>> > ........is there anywhere locally you can purchase the stronger
>> > emmiters?
>> >
>> > ..........is the emmiter supposed to light up?
>> >
>> > Do you have to unplug and replug the USB for the Reciever when you plug
>> > the
>> > emmiters in? I read something about the emmiter having to be
>> > recognized
>> > as
>> > well as the reciever.......
>> >
>> > Do you have to reboot when you plug an emmiter in or swap one out?
>> >
>> > Which Port should it be operating in?
>> >
>> > Is there a way to know if the emmiter is even working or to test it?
>> >
>> > Thanks again!
>> > Michael
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Richard Miller" wrote:
>> >
>> >> The IR eye on the H20 is small, move the emiter cable (the one
>> >> connected
>> >> to
>> >> the blaster) to the left or right of the IR eye on the H20 box about
>> >> 5mm,
>> >> see
>> >> if it changes channel then.
>> >> --
>> >> Richard A Miller MCE mvp
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Michael Brown" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Same remote for Vista and XP. There is no tray icon for it. It
>> >> > really
>> >> > sounds like your ir blaster isn't lined up correctly, they can be
>> >> > very
>> >> > picky
>> >> > and the slightest bit off can cause an issue. You can buy stronger
>> >> > ones
>> >> > from smarthome.com for a few bucks, I had better luck with theirs
>> >> > then
>> >> > the
>> >> > default ones.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Mike Brown
>> >> > http://thegreenbutton.com/blogs/mike/
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > wrote
>> >> > in
>> >> > > Hello,
>> >> > >
>> >> > > I have Vista Ultimate, Direct TV HD Set Top Box Model: H20, XP
>> >> > > Media
>> >> > > Center
>> >> > > Remote, Remote Keyboard, Microsoft IR Reciever and IR Blaster
>> >> > > Leads
>> >> > > which
>> >> > > came with the XP Media Center Remote. Direct TV Box connecte via S
>> >> > > Video
>> >> > > to
>> >> > > Tuner Card in PC Hauppauge WinTV HVR 1600. There is only one IR
>> >> > > window on
>> >> > > the
>> >> > > set top box and I have plugged in and tried both IR Blaster Cables
>> >> > > in
>> >> > > both
>> >> > > Connections on the Microsoft IR Reciever. I have blocked off the
>> >> > > IR
>> >> > > window
>> >> > > on
>> >> > > the STB to make sure this is the active window and it is.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > 1. Is there a Remote Specific To Vista, I have read about one and
>> >> > > seen a
>> >> > > picture but don't see it for sale. Is my XP Remote Compatible with
>> >> > > Vista
>> >> > > Media Center? Am I using an incompatible remote?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > In TV Signal Setup my video is reconized and shows a picture on S
>> >> > > Video.
>> >> > > The
>> >> > > Direct TV Remote is reconized. However when I go to test if it
>> >> > > changes
>> >> > > channels it only prints the channel number in the little grey box
>> >> > > on
>> >> > > the
>> >> > > screen (bottom left) but the picture doesn't change. I have tried
>> >> > > chaning
>> >> > > the
>> >> > > setting to requiring enter even though this is not required. I
>> >> > > have
>> >> > > also
>> >> > > tried just hitting enter afterward when setting up both channel
>> >> > > entry
>> >> > > methods.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > 2. How do I verify it my IR Leads WORK? Sometimes they emit a
>> >> > > light
>> >> > > sometimes they don't. They don't ever emit a light when plugged
>> >> > > into
>> >> > > connection 1 on the Microsoft IR Reciever, only when plugged into
>> >> > > the
>> >> > > connection numbered 2.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > 3. I read in one of the posts that there is a icon displayed for
>> >> > > the
>> >> > > IR
>> >> > > Reciever in the sytem tray however I have never seen one and my
>> >> > > keyboard
>> >> > > and
>> >> > > remote do work. Is this supposed to show in the tray or not?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > HELP, I have read everything everywhere and spent a ton of time on
>> >> > > this
>> >> > > for
>> >> > > my Dad.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Thank you in advance,
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Michael
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>>
Posted by Michael Turcott on October 19, 2007, 9:24 am
1. Still trying to figure out if there is a test to see if the IR emmiters
are working.
2. Still trying to find out if the IR USB Receiver needs to be restet or the
Computer Rebooted after you initially plug in the emmiter.
Posted by Jaime on October 19, 2007, 9:48 am
> 1. Still trying to figure out if there is a test to see if the IR emmiters
> are working.
As several folks have mentioned, that depends on the emitters; you may or
may not see a light when it is working. If it does not flash, then I suppose
if you have a camcorder with IR Nightshot, you could point that at the
emitter and see if it flashes.
> 2. Still trying to find out if the IR USB Receiver needs to be restet or
> the
> Computer Rebooted after you initially plug in the emitter.
Normally, if the Windows says the usual "Found new hardware, Installing new
hardware, Device installed..." message, like other USB devices, then no you
don't need to restart, but if you think that is a problem, then spend the 60
seconds and restart the PC to be on the safe side.
Have you established it is a IR controlled STB as Doug suggested?
--
James
Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida
Posted by Doug Knox - [MS-MVP] on October 19, 2007, 10:18 am
You will need to run back through TV setup, and it wouldn't hurt to
unplug/re-plug the receiver or reboot the PC anyway.
--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> 1. Still trying to figure out if there is a test to see if the IR emmiters
> are working.
> 2. Still trying to find out if the IR USB Receiver needs to be restet or
> the
> Computer Rebooted after you initially plug in the emmiter.
>
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> do, some don't. I purchase replacement/new emitters from SmartHome.
>
> http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=ir%20emitter
>
> My personal choice, while more expensive, has never failed to work.
>
> http://www.smarthome.com/8170.html
>
> And one last note, since you're using DirecTV, ensure that the STB is IR
> controlled and not a UHF radio remote.
>
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
> Display\Security
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
> --------------------------------
> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> > Thank You Mike and Richard......
> >
> > ........is there anywhere locally you can purchase the stronger emmiters?
> >
> > ..........is the emmiter supposed to light up?
> >
> > Do you have to unplug and replug the USB for the Reciever when you plug
> > the
> > emmiters in? I read something about the emmiter having to be recognized
> > as
> > well as the reciever.......
> >
> > Do you have to reboot when you plug an emmiter in or swap one out?
> >
> > Which Port should it be operating in?
> >
> > Is there a way to know if the emmiter is even working or to test it?
> >
> > Thanks again!
> > Michael
> >
> >
> >
> > "Richard Miller" wrote:
> >
> >> The IR eye on the H20 is small, move the emiter cable (the one connected
> >> to
> >> the blaster) to the left or right of the IR eye on the H20 box about 5mm,
> >> see
> >> if it changes channel then.
> >> --
> >> Richard A Miller MCE mvp
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Michael Brown" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Same remote for Vista and XP. There is no tray icon for it. It really
> >> > sounds like your ir blaster isn't lined up correctly, they can be very
> >> > picky
> >> > and the slightest bit off can cause an issue. You can buy stronger
> >> > ones
> >> > from smarthome.com for a few bucks, I had better luck with theirs then
> >> > the
> >> > default ones.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Mike Brown
> >> > http://thegreenbutton.com/blogs/mike/
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > in
> >> > > Hello,
> >> > >
> >> > > I have Vista Ultimate, Direct TV HD Set Top Box Model: H20, XP Media
> >> > > Center
> >> > > Remote, Remote Keyboard, Microsoft IR Reciever and IR Blaster Leads
> >> > > which
> >> > > came with the XP Media Center Remote. Direct TV Box connecte via S
> >> > > Video
> >> > > to
> >> > > Tuner Card in PC Hauppauge WinTV HVR 1600. There is only one IR
> >> > > window on
> >> > > the
> >> > > set top box and I have plugged in and tried both IR Blaster Cables in
> >> > > both
> >> > > Connections on the Microsoft IR Reciever. I have blocked off the IR
> >> > > window
> >> > > on
> >> > > the STB to make sure this is the active window and it is.
> >> > >
> >> > > 1. Is there a Remote Specific To Vista, I have read about one and
> >> > > seen a
> >> > > picture but don't see it for sale. Is my XP Remote Compatible with
> >> > > Vista
> >> > > Media Center? Am I using an incompatible remote?
> >> > >
> >> > > In TV Signal Setup my video is reconized and shows a picture on S
> >> > > Video.
> >> > > The
> >> > > Direct TV Remote is reconized. However when I go to test if it
> >> > > changes
> >> > > channels it only prints the channel number in the little grey box on
> >> > > the
> >> > > screen (bottom left) but the picture doesn't change. I have tried
> >> > > chaning
> >> > > the
> >> > > setting to requiring enter even though this is not required. I have
> >> > > also
> >> > > tried just hitting enter afterward when setting up both channel entry
> >> > > methods.
> >> > >
> >> > > 2. How do I verify it my IR Leads WORK? Sometimes they emit a light
> >> > > sometimes they don't. They don't ever emit a light when plugged into
> >> > > connection 1 on the Microsoft IR Reciever, only when plugged into the
> >> > > connection numbered 2.
> >> > >
> >> > > 3. I read in one of the posts that there is a icon displayed for the
> >> > > IR
> >> > > Reciever in the sytem tray however I have never seen one and my
> >> > > keyboard
> >> > > and
> >> > > remote do work. Is this supposed to show in the tray or not?
> >> > >
> >> > > HELP, I have read everything everywhere and spent a ton of time on
> >> > > this
> >> > > for
> >> > > my Dad.
> >> > >
> >> > > Thank you in advance,
> >> > >
> >> > > Michael
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>