I know how to get the Compro t-200 remote to work with MP!

[alexeix]

I'm struggling a bit with this. I've somehow managed to get HIP working and with a test file, I configured the Play/Pause button on my remote, to 'press' the space bar, but it's going to take me some time to program all the Media Player functions, especially since I can't find which keyboard buttons do what.

Has someone already fully configured it? If so, is it possible to use an existing file or would I have to make changes to make it work on my PC?

Also. in the Media Portal Configuration module, in the 'Remote' section, do I need to set anything up?

I have a Compro DVB-T300 card and remote. I'm using the latest Compro drivers.

Thanks.

[Leaskovski]

Okay, i have figured it out now. This is how i got it working...

1) Install the latest drivers for the card and download and install the latest version of ComproDTV.

2) It you do not want ComproDTV installed all the time on your computer, go to 'C:\Program File\Common Files\VideoMate' and grab a copy of 'comproremote.exe' and save it some where else on your computer.

3) Now download HIP from... http://www.byremote.com.au/ Go to the software page and then select HIP downloads. Download the full package and install. Run up HIP and then cancel out of the wizard.

4) Now download Compro2HIP from ... http://www.byremote.com.au/ Go to the software page, select HIP Downloads, then select HIP extra in the top right corner. Download and then extract the zip file into a folder in HIP called Compro2HIP. Run the Install Compro2HIP and click the install button.

5) If you are removing ComproDTV then copy 'comproremote.exe' into this folder and then create a shortcut in your Startup (Start Menu) folder pointing to this file. Now run the program so the ComproRemote icon is in the system tray.

6) Now download the 'Message Plugin' from this site... http://www.team-mediaportal.com/file.../Plugins/Input and install.

7) Download the attached file and rename it so the extension is a .HIP file. Import this file into HIP by opening HIP and choosing the File menu and 'Open Configuration'.

Hopefully it should then all work. Start Media Portal up and try to use the blue key pad to move the menu selection around.

[Leaskovski]

Hi all,

Okay, i was having problems with getting HIP to work with Vista x64 so i have written a new program to get the remote to work with whatever media center you are using. See the follow thread...

http://forums.dvbowners.com/index.php?showtopic=7939

I hope this can help my fellow compro users get their remotes to work with what ever app.

Tristan

[mr_magoo]

Thanks Leaskovski, worked for me just as described but thought would add 2 additional bits of info for problems I ran into.
Probably newby errors but found
-I needed to install all (not just grider default) HIP components (Helps if I read posts fully). I think the MCE component is used?
-I needed to activate the "general HID device" in mediaportal configuration remote section (read Remote Control - totally baffled) to get the HIP generated messages recieved.

[m.standish]

There is a new version of comro remote up on comprousa.com that allows you to program the buttons to HID functions removing the need for HIP

Version 2.0.5.4

If youve got a compro card i highly suggest you upgrade your remote driver as it also reacts a LOT quicker and lets you hold down buttons instead of pressing repeatadly