IR Server Suite - Version 1.0.4.1

[TheBatfink]

@and-81

I dont know if this is just me being stupid but in the remotes section of the MP config - I have no remote set? Its just working?

This is my remote control and reciever (note I use a harmony remote with the buttons learnt from the one that came with the reciever).

Cyberlink Media Center Remote Control - With Mini USB IR Receiver - Ebuyer

Thanks for the help!

[strontium]

Well, I have fianlly installed TV server. This plugin is great, I can now watch TV and channel change from my study!

Just wanted to say thanks for all your work.

[TheBatfink]

Appologises.. I have general HID selected and the remote works for most buttons in MP as standard. Play pause stop reverse forward numberkeys back etc etc.

What should I be setting in your plugin for this? I've tried various combinations and different ones but none seem to recognise my reciever.

[graemef]

Hi there,
I managed to get a blaster working. I uninstalled the IR Server Suite and restored the registry settings. I then installed MCE Replacement Plugin - 1[1].0.4.1.zip amd replaced the Microsoft MCE Transceiver.dll file in the plugins process directory with the one from the SP1 for IR Server Suite. I now have a working version of the replacement plugin.
Look forward to the next verison of IRServer Suite. Thanks for all your effort.
G

[and-81]

strontium:

Thanks for the feedback. If you have any trouble just let me know.

TheBatfink:

Ahh ok, I'm putting in General HID support in the next version, so that will solve your problem.

graemef:

Try again when the next version comes out and let me know if it helps. Sorry for the trouble.

Cheers,

[TheBatfink]

That would be why then! Much appreciated and-81! Can't wait to start using all my Harmonys buttons and screens I'll keep an eye out for it in anticipation.

Thanks
Batfink.

[kakasd]

It works for a bit, and then it stops working. I am not sure what causes it to stop working, but once it does stop working, the light still blinks when I press a button on the remote. Restarting appears to fix it, until it breaks again.

Here is a log of what happens if I attempt to restart the service:

2/11/2008 1:52:35 AM:	Log Opened
2008-02-11 01:52:35.757391 - Info:	Starting Input Service ...
2008-02-11 01:52:40.196560 - Info:	Started in Server Mode
2008-02-11 01:52:40.697504 - Debug:	Server message received: RegisterClient, Request
2008-02-11 01:52:40.699457 - Info:	Registered a client
2008-02-11 01:52:40.703363 - Debug:	SendTo(RegisterClient, Response, Success)
2008-02-11 01:52:48.482162 - Error:	Failed to start receive plugin: "Microsoft MCE"
2008-02-11 01:52:48.487045 - Error:	System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception: The semaphore timeout period has expired
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.DriverVista.IoControl(IoCtrl ioControlCode, IntPtr inBuffer, Int32 inBufferSize, IntPtr outBuffer, Int32 outBufferSize, Int32& bytesReturned) in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\DriverVista.cs:line 556
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.DriverVista.GetDeviceCapabilities() in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\DriverVista.cs:line 382
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.DriverVista.Start() in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\DriverVista.cs:line 580
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.MicrosoftMceTransceiver.Start() in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\MicrosoftMceTransceiver.cs:line 203
   at InputService.InputService.OnStart(String[] args) in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\Input Service\Input Service\InputService.cs:line 241
2008-02-11 01:52:52.715290 - Error:	Failed to start transmit plugin: "Microsoft MCE"
2008-02-11 01:52:52.715290 - Error:	System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception: The semaphore timeout period has expired
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.DriverVista.IoControl(IoCtrl ioControlCode, IntPtr inBuffer, Int32 inBufferSize, IntPtr outBuffer, Int32 outBufferSize, Int32& bytesReturned) in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\DriverVista.cs:line 556
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.DriverVista.GetDeviceCapabilities() in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\DriverVista.cs:line 382
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.DriverVista.Start() in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\DriverVista.cs:line 580
   at MicrosoftMceTransceiver.MicrosoftMceTransceiver.Start() in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\IR Server Plugins\Microsoft MCE Transceiver\MicrosoftMceTransceiver.cs:line 203
   at InputService.InputService.OnStart(String[] args) in C:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\Input Service\Input Service\InputService.cs:line 290
2008-02-11 01:52:52.716266 - Info:	Input Service started
2008-02-11 01:54:49.034993 - Info:	Stopping Input Service ...
2008-02-11 01:54:49.044758 - Debug:	SendToAll(ServerShutdown, Notify)
2/11/2008 1:54:49 AM:	Log Closed

Vista + original eHome driver.

Thanks.

[fwal]

I have had standalone MP working beautifully for a couple of years. I am now upgrading my system to hopefully allow recording in HD, AC3 so I decided to go to TV server. The new box is running vista 32 which has caused many minor irritations but the final one, which I can't work out is STB blasting. I have installed IR server suite (with tv server off) and tested OK from the plugin configuration tab, but when I run MP there is nothing from the blaster. I have read every post on this forum and a few others as well as trying older versions. Thanks

[and-81]

kakasd:
Strange, it's almost like something else is interfering with the device... What type of remote is it? Original MS OEM?

fwal:
Try updating to the 1.0.4.2 preview.

Cheers,

[fwal]

Wow! That must have been the fastest reply ever. Unfortunately after installing 1.0.4.2 I couldn't blast even from the config. It wasn't picking up the blaster i.e. didn't show any blaster ports. After that I have not been able get into IR blaster for Tv3 config at all, even after uninstalling and re-installing. Maybe I shouldn't have left out the MP Control Plugin. Anyway, it has stopped raining here in Canberra so I had better go and do some work. Thanks, Fraser.