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MSC-400 controlling MCE via usb
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MSC-400 controlling MCE via usb
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Post 1 made on Saturday May 12, 2007 at 15:40
ASTFC
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Has anyone figured out how to control a windows Media Center PC via the rear USB port?
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Post 2 made on Sunday May 13, 2007 at 11:06
fcwilt
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Hi,

Haven't attempted it yet via USB. It certainly is doable via IR.
Regards, Frederick C. Wilt
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OP | Post 3 made on Sunday May 13, 2007 at 17:41
ASTFC
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yeah but it would be nice to not have to get a usb ir receiver.... I can't find anything about it anywhere....
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Post 4 made on Monday May 14, 2007 at 13:50
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Why not RS-232!!
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Let me know if you need help!
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Post 5 made on Tuesday May 15, 2007 at 14:04
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Hi,

I think I recall that the USB output to a PC is to emulate a USB keyboard. It might be as simple as sending standard Windows keyboard codes. But that is just a guess and I cannot check it since I am out of town and away from my 400.
Regards, Frederick C. Wilt
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OP | Post 6 made on Tuesday May 15, 2007 at 19:26
ASTFC
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I could probably do it via rs-232 but again there has to be a way to make the usb work...I plugged my pc into the rear usb and it automatically loaded the keyboard drivers....
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OP | Post 7 made on Tuesday May 15, 2007 at 20:12
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I got it.... You have to use aux as your device in preprogrammed ir codes and choose number 501 and 501 to give you access to keyboard commands.....they both automatically go to the USB port on the MSC-400
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Post 8 made on Tuesday May 15, 2007 at 22:11
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Hi,

Glad I was able to help.
Regards, Frederick C. Wilt
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Post 9 made on Thursday May 17, 2007 at 16:51
DMaster
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On May 15, 2007 at 20:12, ASTFC said...
I got it.... You have to use aux as your device in preprogrammed
ir codes and choose number 501 and 501 to give you access
to keyboard commands.....they both automatically go to
the USB port on the MSC-400

Can you use the Windows Quick Keys to acces the start menu. Then use the Cursor buttons to browse programs, etc?
Dennis M Hall
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OP | Post 10 made on Thursday May 17, 2007 at 21:30
ASTFC
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I am using a program called active keys which enables me to do any function from a preselected shortcut done within the program. I do not know what you mean by quick keys....
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