Using a generic serial IR device & remote in MediaPortal

strict9 · 2006-08-02, 21:32

Hello all,

I have a generic IR receiver connected on a serial port. I just use my sony TV remote to control my HTPC.

Previously, I used Meedio in conjunction with an older version of Girder. This worked fine. However, I recently formatted my computer in order to get a clean install for MediaPortal.

I've tried various options under Remote to get it to work in MediaPortal, but it doesn't respond. I tried Girder but that doesn't seem to sense my remote either. The only program I can get a response with is WinLIRC, but when I try to "learn" the remote I get errors about getting an inconsistant signal.

Any suggestions would be very appreciated!

DocSens · 2006-08-02, 22:19

Have you had a look at http://lirc.sourceforge.net/remotes/sony/ ?
By chance you will find there a configuration file to use with your SONY remote

strict9 · 2006-08-03, 00:25

My fault, it's a JVC controller. I checked the config listings and didn't find the model though.

I've also tried both my cable remote and a remote I bought off Ebay, and I still get that same message. The first phase in WinLIRC works fine, but when I actually go to assigning buttons it gives me the inconsistant signal error.

Are there any other ways I can get MediaPortal to recognize an IR signal?

DocSens · 2006-08-03, 08:01

I have a generic remote, might be that I can configure this one as JVC and see what happens with winlirc. See if you can provide me a model number/type of your remote to check this out, than I can pass you a configuration file.... However, I am at work now, so it will take at least + 8h before I can do this....

strict9 · 2006-08-04, 21:11

Thanks for the offer! However I stumbled upon a program called uICE which thankfully recognizes my remote. I just assigned each button to a keyboard function and MediaPortal seems to pick it up.

I still have no clue why MediaPortal couldn't pick up the signals itself, but ah well.

2006-08-02, 21:32	#1 (permalink)
strict9 Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Using a generic serial IR device & remote in MediaPortal Hello all, I have a generic IR receiver connected on a serial port. I just use my sony TV remote to control my HTPC. Previously, I used Meedio in conjunction with an older version of Girder. This worked fine. However, I recently formatted my computer in order to get a clean install for MediaPortal. I've tried various options under Remote to get it to work in MediaPortal, but it doesn't respond. I tried Girder but that doesn't seem to sense my remote either. The only program I can get a response with is WinLIRC, but when I try to "learn" the remote I get errors about getting an inconsistant signal. Any suggestions would be very appreciated!

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2006-08-02, 22:19	#2 (permalink)
DocSens Portal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bremerhaven (Germany) Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have you had a look at http://lirc.sourceforge.net/remotes/sony/ ? By chance you will find there a configuration file to use with your SONY remote

2006-08-03, 00:25	#3 (permalink)
strict9 Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My fault, it's a JVC controller. I checked the config listings and didn't find the model though. I've also tried both my cable remote and a remote I bought off Ebay, and I still get that same message. The first phase in WinLIRC works fine, but when I actually go to assigning buttons it gives me the inconsistant signal error. Are there any other ways I can get MediaPortal to recognize an IR signal?

2006-08-03, 08:01	#4 (permalink)
DocSens Portal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bremerhaven (Germany) Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a generic remote, might be that I can configure this one as JVC and see what happens with winlirc. See if you can provide me a model number/type of your remote to check this out, than I can pass you a configuration file.... However, I am at work now, so it will take at least + 8h before I can do this....

2006-08-04, 21:11	#5 (permalink)
strict9 Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the offer! However I stumbled upon a program called uICE which thankfully recognizes my remote. I just assigned each button to a keyboard function and MediaPortal seems to pick it up. I still have no clue why MediaPortal couldn't pick up the signals itself, but ah well.