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2012-04-22, 20:24
(This post was last modified: 2012-04-22, 20:26 by eskro.)
it can be that its ADESSO's IR receiver too!
example, when HTPC is completely OFF,
when pressing PLAY on the ADESSO remote,
does the IR RECEIVER lights up red?
because im thinking some receivers can accept signals even tho the PC is OFF.
and some maybe not.
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2012-04-22, 20:27
(This post was last modified: 2012-04-22, 20:53 by Beer40oz.)
Well on mine.... nothing turns red...... except when I unplug the USB and plug it back.... the red light turns on ONLY by pressing the power button on my remote.... but no luck on turning on.....
I am wondering if the usb cable is too long.... and not enough power is going to it..... looking for a short cable..... lol
"Found I review on Hooks remote"
This remote connects easily and works well for Windows Media Center. However, I bought this for use with XBMC only to discover that this is not truly a "remote"; It simulates keyboard presses instead, which means that an advanced remote config program such as EventGhost cannot be used as it does not identify almost all of the buttons on the remote. This is dissapointing because It cannot be remapped to work for a custom program (ie controlling winamp, itunes, XBMC, etc). If you are buying this for purely Windows Media Center, than go for it. It's a great deal. If you want something more out of your remote, then look elsewhere.
No. This remote is not the same as a true MCE remote, and is not found by eventghost.
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Adesso ARC-1100 MCE
So basically.... that is why it turns on from cold....... its acts like a KEYBOARD and not a true MCE remote.....
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CpTHOOK you are the man! Thanks for the Vid and showing how to power on the comp via usb keyboard. I can power on with my K400!
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yepp, !!
even tho some motherboard, like the A75M-ITX
are capable of leaving their USB ports 'still on' when the PC is completely OFF,
im leaning towards the IR receivers themselves are also responsible here...
i believe some will accept IR signals when the PC is completely OFF and some not..
and looks like your ADESSO IR receiver is one that accept IR signals when the PC is completely OFF.
If Beer40 could try it, and his 65 case, this would seal the DeaL!!
then, we'll start to document working IR Receivers like the ADESSO!!
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so if i buy the ADESSO remote.... you think I may be able to use my own mediagate MCE with the receiver from the adesso?
That would be awesome.... becasue..... I don't like the looks of the adesso..... i think its FUGLY.... lol
Would love to use mine..... if so...... ill buy the adesso and try it out..... unless.... we can find the IR receiver by itself....