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<blockquote data-quote="CyberSimian" data-source="post: 1239935" data-attributes="member: 141969"><p>MediaPortal uses the same remote control as Windows Media Center (WMC). This is usually called an "MCE" remote, because WMC was originally sold as "Windows Media Center Edition" (a version of Windows XP). MCE remotes come in at least two variants:</p><p></p><p>(1) The variant that is easiest to use is one that is described as "MCE compatible" and "RC6". The "RC6" part is very important. Microsoft's own remote control (no longer available) was of this type.</p><p></p><p>(2) Variants that are more awkward to use are described as "MCE compatible", but are <strong>not</strong> "RC6". The Ortek VRC-1100 (also sold as the Hama 00052451) is of this type.</p><p></p><p>The remote control must be used with its own IR (infrared) receiver or RF (radio frequency) receiver. This is a small device that plugs into a USB socket (usually via a cable). To avoid mismatches, it is a good idea to buy a remote and receiver in a single package, then you can be sure that they will work with each other.</p><p></p><p>Also available are universal remote controls, such as the Logitech "Harmony" range, and the "One for All" range. These can be setup to transmit MCE signals, but they are not sold with an IR receiver, so that has to be purchased separately.</p><p></p><p>In the UK, Maplin used to sell several MCE remote controls, but I have just had a look on their web site and they no longer sell <em>any</em> MCE remotes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /></p><p></p><p>The remote that I use is the <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-00052451-MCE-Remote-Control/dp/B000X1EL4W/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518732105&sr=1-1&keywords=hama+mce+remote+control" target="_blank">Ortek/Hama</a>, which can still be purchased new. There is an MP1 support pack that can be used to overcome some of the quirks of the Ortek/Hama. Note that this remote does not work with MP2. I actually use a Harmony 650 universal remote with the Ortek/Hama receiver, as the Harmony can be setup to transmit the Ortek/Hama signals. It is also possible to setup a One-for-All universal remote to transmit the Ortek/Hama signals, but it is more difficult -- you have to use some open-source freeware and (depending on model) a special cable. Both Harmony and One-for-All remotes can be setup easily to transmit MCE signals (but you still need to purchase the IR receiver).</p><p></p><p>Amazon seems quite sparse on MCE remotes, so I will suggest the <a href="http://shop.inteset.com/inteset_4-in-1_universal_backlit_media_center_and_xbox_one_learning_ir_remote_int-422" target="_blank">Inteset remote</a>, for which there is a separate <a href="http://shop.inteset.com/usb-external-infrared-ir-receiver-only-with-cable" target="_blank">Inteset IR receiver</a> (so you need to purchase both).</p><p></p><p>It may be worthwhile looking on Ebay for an MCE/RC6 remote+receiver combination, depending on your willingness to accept "pre-loved" units. The Hewlett-Packard remotes and receivers are MCE/RC6, so they would be a good purchase if you can find them new.</p><p></p><p>-- from CyberSimian in the UK</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CyberSimian, post: 1239935, member: 141969"] MediaPortal uses the same remote control as Windows Media Center (WMC). This is usually called an "MCE" remote, because WMC was originally sold as "Windows Media Center Edition" (a version of Windows XP). MCE remotes come in at least two variants: (1) The variant that is easiest to use is one that is described as "MCE compatible" and "RC6". The "RC6" part is very important. Microsoft's own remote control (no longer available) was of this type. (2) Variants that are more awkward to use are described as "MCE compatible", but are [B]not[/B] "RC6". The Ortek VRC-1100 (also sold as the Hama 00052451) is of this type. The remote control must be used with its own IR (infrared) receiver or RF (radio frequency) receiver. This is a small device that plugs into a USB socket (usually via a cable). To avoid mismatches, it is a good idea to buy a remote and receiver in a single package, then you can be sure that they will work with each other. Also available are universal remote controls, such as the Logitech "Harmony" range, and the "One for All" range. These can be setup to transmit MCE signals, but they are not sold with an IR receiver, so that has to be purchased separately. In the UK, Maplin used to sell several MCE remote controls, but I have just had a look on their web site and they no longer sell [I]any[/I] MCE remotes. :eek: The remote that I use is the [URL='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-00052451-MCE-Remote-Control/dp/B000X1EL4W/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518732105&sr=1-1&keywords=hama+mce+remote+control']Ortek/Hama[/URL], which can still be purchased new. There is an MP1 support pack that can be used to overcome some of the quirks of the Ortek/Hama. Note that this remote does not work with MP2. I actually use a Harmony 650 universal remote with the Ortek/Hama receiver, as the Harmony can be setup to transmit the Ortek/Hama signals. It is also possible to setup a One-for-All universal remote to transmit the Ortek/Hama signals, but it is more difficult -- you have to use some open-source freeware and (depending on model) a special cable. Both Harmony and One-for-All remotes can be setup easily to transmit MCE signals (but you still need to purchase the IR receiver). Amazon seems quite sparse on MCE remotes, so I will suggest the [URL='http://shop.inteset.com/inteset_4-in-1_universal_backlit_media_center_and_xbox_one_learning_ir_remote_int-422']Inteset remote[/URL], for which there is a separate [URL='http://shop.inteset.com/usb-external-infrared-ir-receiver-only-with-cable']Inteset IR receiver[/URL] (so you need to purchase both). It may be worthwhile looking on Ebay for an MCE/RC6 remote+receiver combination, depending on your willingness to accept "pre-loved" units. The Hewlett-Packard remotes and receivers are MCE/RC6, so they would be a good purchase if you can find them new. -- from CyberSimian in the UK [/QUOTE]
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