All About Media Center Remotes (advanced)

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Table of Contents

1. About this Article
2. eHome Infrared Transceiver with Microsoft Remote Control
3. HP Vista Premium Remote
4. Gyration Universal Remote with RF receiver
5. Xbox 360 Remote
6. Microsoft Media Center Remote Keyboard (IR)
7. Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop (Bluetooth)
8. IR Emitters
9. IR Codes, ReportMappingTable, and Input.inf
10. References

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About this Article

This article has been modified slightly from it's original form to better fit this site.  The original article was written by Shane Kent (on http://thegreenbutton.com as"Shakey1980") and has been used with his permission.

Please note that the "IR Codes, ReportMappingTable, and Input.inf" section contains many tables that may not translate well to the formatting of this page.  The original tables are availble for download as a PDF here or at the bottom of this guide.

This article is not for basic users, and much of what is covered in this article is for intermediate to advanced computer users. The INPUT.INF file entries discussed in this article are for Media Center 2005 and Vista Premium or Ultimate. All versions of Windows have the INPUT.INF file, but they have different versions. The Media Center INPUT.INF file has settings for mapping Remote Control buttons to Windows and Media Center functionality. And additional buttons can be mapped to functions not standard to Media Center remotes. Such as using an Xbox 360 Universal Remote and gaining access to the extra buttons. The entries pointed out in the INPUT.INF file are for Media Center IR6 remotes and do not apply to RF remotes. The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote is an IR6 based remote compatible with the Media Center IR receiver.

Not a lot of INF knowledge required for what is outlined in this article. The INF file contents needed are listed in this article to copy and paste to notepad. Be sure to remember when saving from notepad to set the File Type to All Files and type in the .INF at the end of the file name.

Editing the registry directly (REGEDIT) is more time consuming should your settings get lost on a Windows re-install, device re-install, update or service pack. Creating INF files allows you to restore your customizations easily as well as share them with others. The Registry Editor is capable of exporting changes to a file, but this is not as graceful as using a single INF file to create, review, install and save your customizations. The INF file also offers more structure and definition than a REG file. Do not rush creating INF files and be sure to double check your work. The Registry Editor exports are handy for backing up the registry when testing INF files. In fact you should always create a Restore Point or at least a Registry Export file before testing INF files.

Beware that Microsoft could update Windows and render this article obsolete by changing the way their drivers or Media Center operates. However, MS changing is unlikely, as this was tested on Windows Vista Ultimate x64 (without and with SP1) and is the same on Vista x86 and Media Center 2005 (Media Center 2005 with updates).

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eHome Infrared Transceiver with Microsoft Remote Control

 

Infrared Transceiver

a.k.a. "Beanbag IR Receiver" or "Remote Sensor" or "MCE IR"

Uses: Philips RC6 IR Protocol and MCIR Protocol

Requires: MCE 2005 (with update) or Vista MC

Features: Two IR Emitter ports for Infrared Transmitter - IR Emitters control a Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver.  IR Emitter also known as IR Blaster.

 

Remote Control

Microsoft MCE 2005 Remote (Version 2)

41 Buttons

Version 2a of the MCE Remote has 4 color buttons

Button not on Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote:

-Recorded TV

Typically this remote comes bundled with the eHome Transceiver for MCE.

RC6 Infrared

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HP Vista Premium Remote

 

Infrared Transceiver

The HP Transceiver is for all intensive purposes identical to the Microsoft Transceiver.

Installs as the eHome Infrared in Device Manager, same as the Microsoft Transceiver.

Two IR Emitter ports for Infrared Transmitter.

 

Remote Control

HP Windows Vista Premium Remote

As with the Microsoft remote, various HP models exist. This is the Vista Premium # 2 (number 2 and not version 2).

49 Buttons

RC6 Infrared

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Gyration Universal Remote with RF receiver

RF Receiver

The Gyration Receiver is radically different from the MS and HP Transceivers. The main difference is the Gyration is RF (Radio Frequency) and not IR (Infrared). The Gyration Receiver works with various Windows versions and not just Media Center equipped versions.

Much of what is discussed in this document does not apply to the Gyration remote. The INF file entries discussed are for eHome IR remotes (such as the MS and HP Media Center remotes) and not the Gyration RF remote.

The Gyration does not support IR Blasters. However, the remote is programmable to control various IR devices.

The Gyration Remote doubles as a mouse and operates using standard Windows HID (Human Interface Device) drivers.

 

Remote Control

The Gyration remote is RF and IR, RF for the PC and IR for other devices. IR for other devices such as a Set Top Box.

54 Buttons, but some are for controller itself. Such as 4 buttons to select RF or one of three IR modes, and 1 button is the RF connect button to connect to the RF receiver.

The Gyration remote does not require a direct line of sight, and operates at a further range than the IR remotes. The Gyration does not require eHome drivers from the Media Center editions of Windows. It is a superior remote, but at a much higher retail cost than the other hand held remotes pointed out in this article.

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Xbox 360 Remote

 Buttons not on MCE Version 2 Remote:

• Open / Close

• Silver X

• Blue X

• Green A

• Display

• Title

46 Buttons. Does not have MCE button for Recorded TV but does have Live TV, Guide and other MCE buttons.

The 4 colored buttons are not the same as the 4 colored buttons on the MCE Version 2a remote.

The MS Xbox 360 remote has good size of buttons, a nice feel, and the eject button as well as other buttons to map functions to. It requires the eHome receiver, a direct line of site, creating INF files, lacks the mouse and the distance of the Gyration, but for me the Xbox 360 remote is the best Media Center remote. I could not say the same for all Media Center users though.

RC6 Infrared

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Microsoft Media Center Remote Keyboard (IR)

Media Center 2005 with required updates or Vista Media Center

3 in 1 with Keyboard, Mouse and Remote

eHome MCIR 109 Keyboard. Note that this is an eHome Remote, and not a typical keyboard and will not operate outside of Media Center editions of Windows. No pressing Del to enter BIOS, no BIOS with this keyboard, no boot diskettes, etc. This does not mean this device could not be made to work on Linux or that it could not be hacked onto a non Media Center Windows, but talking about the designed purpose.

Typically the remote keyboard does not include the eHome Transceiver for MCE.

RC6 Infrared

Gyration makes a similar remote keyboard, it is however RF based where the MCE 2005 Keyboard is IR based. MCE 2005 Keyboard requires the eHome drivers supplied with Media Center editions of Windows. This keyboard has a nice feel to it, but the mouse is difficult to operate.

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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop (Bluetooth)

Much like the Gyration Remote, the Wireless Entertainment Desktop keyboard has similar functionality to other remotes discussed in this document. And like the Gyration Remote the Wireless Entertainment 7000 is not IR based and does not use the eHome drivers. The Wireless Entertainment 7000 works with various versions of Windows, not just Media Center editions, and uses standard HID (Human Interface Device) drivers. So the INF entries discussed in this document do not apply to Wireless Entertainment 7000 keyboard just as they do not apply to the Gyration Remote. Unlike the Media Center Remote Keyboard the Wireless Entertainment 7000 Keyboard operates like a standard USB keyboard as well as a Media Center remote.

The reason I point out Wireless Entertainment 7000 and the Gyration even though they are not covered by the INF entries is that they are Media Center remotes just the same. To show there are many Media Center remotes and that some are eHome IR remotes and that others are Radio Frequency remotes and not subject to the same INF entries. The Media Center eHome infrared remotes are based on Philips RC6 IR technology. The INF entries for the eHome drivers will have no affect on the RF (Bluetooth) and other non eHome remotes. eHome is the Division of Microsoft that developed the IR remotes for Windows Media Center.

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IR Emitters

IR Emitter controls Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver IR Emitter also known as IR Blaster IR emitter at the end of a long wire that plugs to the back of the eHome IR Transceiver. The IR emitter is placed at the IR receiver of the Set Top Box.	Back of the HP Tranceiver

 

There are several articles on the Internet for setting up Media Center and the IR Blasters. Such as:

“Media Center and your set-top box”

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/setup/settop.mspx

“How to Use Dual Set-top Boxes in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005”

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx

“Set up a TV signal in Windows Media Center”

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/589879da-b5a9-4e8f-b43c-c5eb99290e8d1033.mspx

Note, the URLs above may change, so I included the titles with which you can search for articles.

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IR Codes, ReportMappingTable, and Input.inf

Please note that the tables in this section may not translate well to the formatting of this page.  The original tables are availble for download as a PDF here or at the bottom of this guide.

 IR Codes for “ReportMappingTable” value. Not all Xbox 360 buttons listed, they are the same as the Media Center Remote.

Microsoft Universal Media Remote for Xbox 360
Button	Value	Button	Value	Button	Value
Power	0x0C	Stop	0x19	Menu	0x24
Start	0x0D	Next trk	0x1A	Red B	0x25
Info	0x0F	Prev trk	0x1B	Yellow Y	0x26
Ch/Pg +	0x12	Up	0x1E	Open / Close	0x28
Ch/Pg -	0x13	Down	0x1F	Display	0x4F
Fast Fwd	0x14	Left	0x20	Title	0x51
Rewind	0x15	Right	0x21	Silver X	0x64
Play	0x16	Select	0x22	Green A	0x66
Pause	0x18	Back	0x23	Blue X	0x68
Media Center Remote
Button	Value	Button	Value	Button	Value
0 (rc only)	0x00	Fwd	0x14	TV (kb only)	0x46
1 (rc only)	0x01	Rew	0x15	Music (kb only)	0x47
2 (rc only)	0x02	Play	0x16	Recorded TV	0x48
3 (rc only)	0x03	Record	0x17	Pictures (kb)	0x49
4 (rc only)	0x04	Pause	0x18	Videos (kb)	0x4A
5 (rc only)	0x05	Stop	0x19	Radio (kb)	0x50
6 (rc only)	0x06	Skip	0x1A	Videotext (rc)	0x5A
7 (rc only)	0x07	Replay	0x1B	Red (rc)	0x5B
8 (rc only)	0x08	# (rc only)	0x1C	Green (rc)	0x5C
9 (rc only)	0x09	* (rc only)	0x1D	Yellow (rc)	0x5D
Clear (rc only)	0x0A	Up	0x1E	Blue (rc)	0x5E
Enter (rc only)	0x0B	Down	0x1F	Messenger (kb)	0x64
PC Power	0x0C	Left	0x20
Green Logo	0x0D	Right	0x21
Mute	0x0E	OK	0x22
Info	0x0F	Back	0x23
Vol +	0x10	DVD Menu	0x24
Vol -	0x11	Live TV	0x25	(rc only) – MS MCE remote
Ch/Pg +	0x12	Guide	0x26
Ch/Pg -	0x13			(kb only) - MS MCE keyboard
HP Remote
Button	Value	Button	Value	Button	Value
Power	0x0C	More Info	0x0F	Visualization	0x32
Print	0x4E	Aspect	0x27	Slide Show	0x33
Eject	0x34	Pictures	0x49	Videos	0x4A
Music	0x47	Radio	0x50
Other HP Remote buttons are same as the MCE buttons indicated above.

 

The Hexadecimal values above are used within the “ReportMappingTable” value noted on the following page. The “ReportMappingTable” value can be altered by creating a custom INF file or editing the Registry entry. After changing the value must restart Windows or the eHome under USB in Device Manager must be disabled and re-enabled for changes to take affect.

Windows MC Remote settings are installed using the INPUT.INF file.

In registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes

A binary registry value named “ReportMappingTable” is used to set the functionality of remote buttons.

 

Seven bytes for each button
0x00	0x00	0x00	0x00	0x00	0x00	0x00
A	B	C	D	E	F	G

 

A to D	Remote Code (B, C, and D are 0x00 for the MCE, HP and Xbox 360 remotes)
E	Report Method 0x01 Consumer Controls 0x02 MS Vendor Controls 0x03 Standby Button 0x04 Keyboard (key press event)
F & G	Data (depends on the reporting method)

 

Keyboard Event
A to D	Remote Code
E	Report Method - 0x04 key press event
F	Modifier ( 0x00 no modifier )   Bit 1 - CTRL Bit 2 - SHIFT Bit 3 - ALT Bit 4 - WIN Key   CTRL is 1, SHIFT is 2, ALT is 4, and WIN is 8   CTRL 1 (0x01) SHIFT 2 (0x02) CTRL+SHIFT 3 (0x03) ALT 4 (0x04) CTRL+ALT 5 (0x05) SHIFT+ALT 6 (0x06) WIN 8 (0x08) CTRL+WIN 9 (0x09) SHIFT+WIN 10 (0x0A) ALT+WIN 12 (0x0C)
G	USB HID Usage ID MS document ( translate.pdf ) lists the USB HID Usage IDs document is titled “USB HID to PS/2 Scan Code Translation Table”

Examples: (Note, the last line in the INF file should not have a comma at the end, these are example lines.)

0x28,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x73, \ ; Function Key 24 to XBox 360 Remote Open button

0x4F,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x03,0x1D, \ ; CTRL+SHFT+Z for Zoom to XBox 360 Display button

0x64,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x04,0x3D, \ ; ALT+F4 for Exit application to XBox 360 Silver X button

0x51,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x09,0x2B, \ ; CTRL+WIN+TAB for Persistent Flip 3D to XBox 360 Title button

0x66,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x02,0x48,0x00, \ ; Recorded TV to XBox 360 Green A button

Example Remote Method and Data (can get additional MCE Method and Data values from the INPUT.INF file)

 

Remote Report Method and Data
Function	Method	Data
Recorded TV	0x02	0x48,0x00
F24 Function Key	0x04	0x00,0x73
CTRL+SHFT+Z (Media Center Zoom)	0x04	0x03,0x1D
ALT+F4 (Close Program)	0x04	0x04,0x3D
CTRL+WIN+TAB (Persistent Flip 3D)	0x04	0x09,0x2B

 

Example Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Vista
CTRL+WIN+TAB	Windows Vista Persistent Flip 3D
CTRL+SHFT+Z	Media Center Zoom
CTRL+SHIFT+C	Media Center Toggle Close Caption
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER	Launch App Elevated, when running programs
WIN+#	Run Quick Launch item (where # is the position of the Quick Launch item)
WIN+SPACE	Bring Sidebar to foreground
WIN+G	Put focus on Sidebar (same shortcut keys to navigate through gadgets)
SHIFT	Hold while loading CD/DVD to prevent AutoPlay
WIN+D	Show Desktop
WIN+E	Explorer
WIN+R	Run Dialog
ALT+D	Select Address Bar
CTRL+SHIFT+ESC	Task Manager
ALT+F4	Close Program

 

In the INPUT.INF file approximately half way down is the following line

HKR,"Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","ReportMappingTable",0x00000001,\

and the “ReportMappingTable” for “RC6 based MCE remote” follows that line. Each entry is 7 bytes with the bytes represented in hexadecimal and separated by commas.

Note that the last line of the binary value does not have a comma at the end of the hexadecimal digits. All the hexadecimal digits should end in a comma with exception to the last digit on the last line. The INF lines have comments (start with semi-colon) at the end of the lines. Comments at end of lines are not mandatory. However, the backslash after the hexadecimal digits is mandatory. The backslash indicates the registry entry carries onto the next line, the line continuator.

Do not change the values for other remotes listed in the INPUT.INF file, just the "RC6 based MCE remote". Should not edit the INPUT.INF file, and instead use a custom INF file to change the “ReportMappingTable” entry. Create INF, Right-Click and Install it, then Restart Windows or Disable and then Enable the eHome under USB in Device Manager.

Create a text file and change the file extension to .INF, call it RC6MAP.INF

File contents:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

[Version]

Signature="$WINDOWS NT$"

[DefaultInstall]

DelReg=Del.Settings

AddReg=Add.Settings

[Del.Settings]

HKLM,"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","ReportMappingTable"

 

[Add.Settings]

HKLM,"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","ReportMappingTable",0x00000001,\

0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x1e, \ ; 1

0x02,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x1f, \ ; 2

0x03,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x20, \ ; 3

0x04,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x21, \ ; 4

0x05,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x22, \ ; 5

0x06,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x23, \ ; 6

0x07,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x24, \ ; 7

0x08,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x25, \ ; 8

0x09,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x26, \ ;

0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x27, \ ; 0

0x0B,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x28, \ ; return

0x0A,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x29, \ ; escape

0x1D,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x02,0x25, \ ; *

0x1C,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x02,0x20, \ ; #

0x1F,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x51, \ ; down arrow

0x1E,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x52, \ ; up arrow

0x21,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x4f, \ ; right arrow

0x20,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x50, \ ; left arrow

0x22,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x28, \ ; return

0x4E,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0x08,0x02, \ ; AC Print

0x0F,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0x09,0x02, \ ; AC Properties (Details)

0x23,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0x24,0x02, \ ; AC Back

0x16,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb0,0x00, \ ; AC Media play

0x18,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb1,0x00, \ ; AC Media pause

0x17,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb2,0x00, \ ; AC Media record

0x14,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb3,0x00, \ ; AC FF

0x15,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb4,0x00, \ ; AC RW

0x1A,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb5,0x00, \ ; AC Media next track

0x1B,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb6,0x00, \ ; AC Media previous track

0x19,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xb7,0x00, \ ; AC Media Stop

0x6E,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xcd,0x00, \ ; AC Media play/pause

0x10,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xe9,0x00, \ ; AC volume up

0x11,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xea,0x00, \ ; AC volume down

0x0E,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0xe2,0x00, \ ; AC volume mute

0x26,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0x8d,0x00, \ ; AC select program guide

0x12,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0x9c,0x00, \ ; AC channel up

0x13,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x01,0x9d,0x00, \ ; AC channel down

0x0C,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x03,0x82,0x00, \ ; Suspend

0x2A,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x03,0x82,0x00, \ ; Discrete Power Off

0x28,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x00,0x73, \ ; Function Key 24 to XBox 360 Remote Open button

0x4F,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x03,0x1D, \ ; CTRL+SHFT+Z for Zoom to XBox 360 Display button

0x64,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x04,0x3D, \ ; ALT+F4 for Exit application to XBox 360 Silver X button

0x51,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x09,0x2B, \ ; CTRL+WIN+TAB for Persistent Flip 3D to XBox 360 Title button

0x66,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x02,0x48,0x00, \ ; Recorded TV to XBox 360 Green A button

0x68,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x04,0x08,0x00 \ ; WIN key for Start Menu to XBox 360 Blue X button <-– note no comma after last hex digits on last line

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Save the INF file, then Right-Click the INF file and choose Install from Right-Click menu.

And don’t forget, the backslashes are mandatory and the last line does not have comma at end of numbers.

Restart Windows or disable/enable the eHome under USB in Device Manager.

By default the eHome IR Receiver works with MCE Remotes only. The Xbox 360 Universal Media remote is not an MCE Remote. To enable the eHome Receiver to work with other RC6 remotes like the Xbox 360, perform either of the following.

1) Create and install an INF file then disable/enable eHome under USB in Device Manager.

or

2) Edit the registry then disable/enable eHome under USB in Device Manager.

 

1) Create and Install an INF file and disable/enable the eHome under USB:

Create a text file and change the file extension to .INF, call it MCALLRC6.INF

File contents:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

[Version]

Signature="$WINDOWS NT$"

[DefaultInstall]

DelReg=Del.Settings

AddReg=Add.Settings

 

[Del.Settings]

HKLM,"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","CodeSetNum0"

HKLM,"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","CodeSetNum1"

HKLM,"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","CodeSetNum2"

HKLM,"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","CodeSetNum3"

 

[Add.Settings]

HKLM,"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da","CodeSetNum0",0x00010001,0x0

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Save the INF file, then Right-Click the INF file and choose Install from Right-Click menu.

Restart Windows or disable/enable the eHome under USB in Device Manager.

2) Edit the Registry and disable/enable the eHome under USB:

Under the following key:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da

Delete the values CodeSetNum1, CodeSetNum2, and CodeSetNum3.

Then change CodeSetNum0 to 0 (zero).

Do not alter other remotes, just the “745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da” key.

Restart Windows or disable/enable the eHome under USB in Device Manager.

 The text on this page is from the article “Use a remote control with Windows Media Center” on the “windowshelp.microsoft.com” website. The More button on the MCE Remote is equivalent to the Info button on the Xbox 360 and HP remotes.

Entering Text with the Remote

To enter text using the remote control, press a number repeatedly to scroll through the choices that are available for that number. With each repeated press of a number, a different character appears. When you find the character that you want, press the ENTER button on the remote control. For example, if you are a fan of cooking shows, you can search the Guide by keyword for "food" by doing the following:

 For letters and numbers, use the button corresponding to the letter or number you want. 

1. Press the number 3 three times for the letter "f", and then press ENTER.

2. Press the number 6 three times for the letter "o", and then press ENTER.

3. Press the number 6 three times for the letter "o", and then press ENTER.

4. Press the number 3 one time for the letter "d", and then press ENTER.

Sometimes you do not have to enter every letter of every word into your keyword search. The list of possible choices appears after the third letter.

You can also do the following: 

• To switch between character sets such as uppercase, lowercase, and symbol modes, press the CH/PG+ or CH/PG- button on the remote control.

• To backspace, press the CLEAR button on the remote control.

• To enter a space between words, press the (0) button on the remote control.

 

The MORE button

When you press the MORE button on the remote control, a list displays in Windows Media Center of additional options to choose from. The options that are available depend on your selection on the screen. For example, if you select a picture, and then press the MORE button on the remote, you will get the following options: Picture Details, Rotate, Burn, and Settings.

You can access Settings from anywhere in Windows Media Center by pressing the MORE button on the remote control.

To dismiss the list of options without making a selection, press the BACK button on the remote control, press the ESC button on the keyboard, or click the screen outside the list by using the mouse.

 

The Volume buttons

By default the volume buttons control the PC’s volume, but can be changed using the remote’s learning feature.

 

The TV button

By default the TV button has no function, but can be changed using the remote’s learning feature. The TV button is for turning a TV on and off, for when the Media Center PCⁱ is attached to a television.

For information on using the MCE Remote’s learning feature see the Remote’s manual. The Remote’s manual is downloadable on the Internet as the MCE_Remote_Manual.pdf file. The MCE Remote Keyboard also has a learning feature covered in the MCE_Keyboard.pdf file. When searching for the files, note the underscore characters in both PDF file names. For programming the Xbox 360 Universal Remote see the na-uniremote.pdf file.

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References

Forums at The Green Button (www.thegreenbutton.com)

Microsoft MSDN and windowshelp.microsoft.com

Download translate.pdf file:

• Microsoft’s “USB HID to PS/2 Scan Code Translation Table” document.
• “USB HID Usage IDs” used as keyboard scan code for remote mapping.

Myself (Shane Kent, a.k.a. Shakey from my DEC-MS logon v-shake)

• Main Mentor of largest Microsoft telephone support group in Canada from 1996 to 2001.
• group was outsourced from Digital Equipment, and later Compaq, to Microsoft Canada.
• also consulted to Digital, EDS, Compaq, Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian Dept. National Defense, etc

 

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