External player remote also activating MP functions.

Mattardo · 2007-04-25, 02:54

Excuse me if I am not following protocol here, but my HTPC is separate from my internet computer at the moment. I am using an external DVD player (Theatertek) and my MCE remote works fine with it but it also activates functions within MP at the same time. So I run the risk of activating things and deleting things in the MP interface without knowing it. I have the option for MP Interface Always on Top unchecked and it still does it. Could someone please advise me as to how to stop this? Thank you.
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Domex · 2007-05-30, 09:38

I also have this problem. Have you find some solutions?

Mattardo · 2007-05-30, 12:42

Yes! I stopped using Media Portal heh.

Domex · 2007-05-30, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattardo

Yes! I stopped using Media Portal heh.

Is there anyone else who have a solution to this problem?

Domex · 2007-06-04, 13:21

I remove DVDMenu from the mapping of the MCE Remote in Mediaportal and the problem was solved.

alchemyst6 · 2007-11-08, 15:28

I also have this issue...Is there a way for MP to minimize when TT starts?

and-81 · 2007-11-08, 15:42

I believe it is because mediaportal is listening for and acting on remote buttons even when not in focus.

This is a desired functionality in some cases. For example, controlling music playback while mediaportal is minimized.

The internal mce remote support doesn't seem to have the ability to change this, so you could try the mce replacement plugin or the more advanced ir server suite. Yes, I'm plugging my own software here, but big deal, it's free and it's designed for mediaportal.

Maybe after 0.2.3.0 I will add an "Ignore when not in focus" option to the built in mce remote support.

Cheers,

alchemyst6 · 2007-11-08, 16:55

I think the ignore commands when not in focus would work really well too. I'll give your other recommendations a try. Thank you for such a quick reply!

red5goahead · 2007-12-01, 11:00

I've the same problem. I use a mce trust rc-2400 remote. work fine with MP. I use Zoomplayer and Intelliremote as media player using zp's tcp command. but MP receive some commands.
I'm waiting for a fix. I hope so. Thanks a lot.

2007-04-25, 02:54	#1 (permalink)
Mattardo Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	External player remote also activating MP functions. Excuse me if I am not following protocol here, but my HTPC is separate from my internet computer at the moment. I am using an external DVD player (Theatertek) and my MCE remote works fine with it but it also activates functions within MP at the same time. So I run the risk of activating things and deleting things in the MP interface without knowing it. I have the option for MP Interface Always on Top unchecked and it still does it. Could someone please advise me as to how to stop this? Thank you. TV-Server Version: MediaPortal Version: MediaPortal Skin: Windows Version: CPU Type: HDD: Memory: Motherboard: Motherboard Chipset: Motherboard Bios: Video Card: Video Card Driver: Sound Card: Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: 1. TV Card Type: 1. TV Card Driver: 2. TV Card: 2. TV Card Type: 2. TV Card Driver: 3. TV Card: 3. TV Card Type: 3. TV Card Driver: 4. TV Card: 4. TV Card Type: 4. TV Card Driver: MPEG2 Video Codec: MPEG2 Audio Codec: Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: Cooling: Power Supply: Remote: TV: TV - HTPC Connection:

2007-11-08, 15:42	#7 (permalink)
and-81 Portal Developer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne Age: 27 Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 30 Thanked 152 Times in 89 Posts Country: My System	I believe it is because mediaportal is listening for and acting on remote buttons even when not in focus. This is a desired functionality in some cases. For example, controlling music playback while mediaportal is minimized. The internal mce remote support doesn't seem to have the ability to change this, so you could try the mce replacement plugin or the more advanced ir server suite. Yes, I'm plugging my own software here, but big deal, it's free and it's designed for mediaportal. Maybe after 0.2.3.0 I will add an "Ignore when not in focus" option to the built in mce remote support. Cheers, __________________ - Aaron. IR Server Suite - Version 1.0.4.1 MCE Replacement Plugin - Version 1.0.4.1 You don't need the MCE Replacement Driver

2007-11-08, 16:55	#8 (permalink)
alchemyst6 Portal User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I think the ignore commands when not in focus would work really well too. I'll give your other recommendations a try. Thank you for such a quick reply! Last edited by alchemyst6; 2007-11-08 at 17:25.

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red5goahead MP Donator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	I've the same problem. I use a mce trust rc-2400 remote. work fine with MP. I use Zoomplayer and Intelliremote as media player using zp's tcp command. but MP receive some commands. I'm waiting for a fix. I hope so. Thanks a lot.