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The structure of this guide is based on the PDFs below, which contain tables showing the functions of the buttons across all programs (sorted by ID-Number).
Comments and suggestions to improve this Guide are Welcome!
I will also expand the new FAQ on demand.
Pictures:
- Harmony One with ID Numbers
- Display 1-2 with ID Numbers
- Display 2-2 with ID Numbers
- Shortcut'er Config
1. Hardware Condition
- 7" LCD Touch Display from Soundgraph (like Zalman HT160xt plus Cases)
LCD / VFD Display (little blue one) with iMON Pad Remote: may have change to this thread
- iMON Inside IR receiver (previously called Veris Basic) - manufacturer: Soundgraph
Any one of these remote controls: - iMON Pad Remote Control (also known as 'RM 200') - manufacturer: Soundgraph
- MCE Remote (Note the MCE IR receiver module is not used) - manufacturers: various
- Harmony One Remote Control - manufacturer: Logitech
2. Introduction
I use the Logitech Harmony One Remote, together with the Soundgraph Software: iMON. This I have configured as MCE Remote.
The iMon pad remote unfortunately has a few bad habits that make it impossible to use smoothy in MediaPortal.
If you have an iMon Pad (RM 200) remote control from Soundgraph, I recommend using a MCE Remote instead.
This short guide should help you understand the different program settings.
3. Required Software
- Imon Software from Soundgraph (version 7.85 or higher!)
This software is required for infrared and display drivers by Soundgraph.
- Harmony Software from Logitech
(only needed for the Logitech remote)
- Shortcut'er from MP-User: MoPhat
In order to map special keys such as: 'full screen', change 'aspect ratio' or go to 'moving pictures'
4. Let's start..
iMON
Install the iMON Software without iMedian. IMedian is a separate madia player application, and it is not needed to support MediaPortal.
Download my iMON Profile.
Click the Restore button and choose the folder containing the downloaded profile. This will import all iMON settings including the key definitions for the two remotes (MCE and iMON pad). The iMON settings shown here are for reference. They are configured automatically when you load my profile using Restore.
Settings > Remote Controller > Switch to 'MCE Remote'
Settings > Program Command > Switch to 'MediaPortal' - Here you will find the key assignments.
Special Commands:
Settings > Window Command > 'Quick Launch' is allocated to 'Media Center' button (FYI the 'Media Center' button is sometime called "The Green Button".)
Settings > Window Command > 'Run Resolution Changer' is allocated to 'Live TV' button
Settings > Window Command > 'Close Application' is allocated to 'Radio' button
Settings > Power Management Command > 'System Standby' is allocated to 'Power' button
Since my HTPC is actively used for entertainment, and my remote is working well, I'm no longer experimenting with settings and do not need any software updates:
Option > Version / Update > select 'Don't Check Update Information'
iMON Utilities > FrontView > deactivate FrontView (not support by MediaPortal)
iMON Utilities > Application Launcher > Add 'Mediaportal.exe' and select 'Quick Lunch' to start this App with one button (see FAQ).
iMON Utilities > Resolution Changer > '1920 x 1080' and '1280 x 720'
Logitech Harmony One
Install Harmony SW.
Under 'tab equipment' you can add all your devices like TV, A/V Receiver or Disc Players. For the use of the MCE remote, you need to add 'Microsoft Windows Media Center'. Now you can refer to my PDF to adjust the keys. The Devices is only for registration of devices. Therefore it is after registration that you use 'tab action' to map the buttons, e.g. create a 'new action' like 'MediaPortal'.
Shortcut'er
For information and function of Shortcut'er follow the links above.
Download this useful Plugin and install it.
Now open 'MediaPortal Configuration > Plugins > Shortcut'er' to adjust all Parameters as in the picture above (or PDF).
Tip: The MediaPortal wiki has more interesting shortcuts to customize your preferred key action.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Button 'Back' doesn't work
Problem:The 'Back' button on remote does not work as expected. (It does not take you to the previous screen.)Solution:Have a look at the File: 'MCE_button BACK_doesn't work.txt' - How to delete an item with the remote?
Solution:Have a look at the File: 'MCE_button Delete item_doesn't work.txt' - How to make iMON control any window that has focus?
Problem:When the application assigned to 'Quick Launch' is running (namely MediaPortal), and you switch focus to a different application, iMON only sends commands to the Quick-Launch application. (Note: This behavior is by design.)Solution:To control a different application that has focus:
iMON Utilities > Application Launcher > Disable 'Exclusive Mode' option.
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