MVP remote issues

[craigap]

My MVP remote requires that I push each button twice for the command to go through. I don't use it often, but when I had it set up the first time it didn't do that. Somewhere along the line I made some changes on the server and then this became an issue. I have no way that I know of to backtrack this, because like I said, I don't use it often and don't recall when the issue started. Are there any straight forward reason why this could happen?

Craig

Also, Which download do I need to run the MVP?

[Opus4]

The MVP software is built into the server, so all you need is SageTV installed on your server.

Are you using the Hauppuage remote that came with the MVP, or a custom remote that you programmed w/the MVP's remote's codes?

If you programmed your own remote: the Hauppuage remotes use a toggle code that sends an alternating code every time you press the same button twice in a row. You need to learn each button twice w/o pressing any other buttons in between each learning process. (Every time you press a button, it resets to the first code for the next press of any other button.)

- Andy

[hemicuda]

Has anything been done about this issue yet? I'm using the MVP remote and it seems that more often than not I need to issue a command more than once to get a response from the screen. Sometimes as many as 3 presses are required. I think, but am not sure, that this started with v6. my and WAF is low over this.

[Apap]

Originally Posted by hemicuda

Has anything been done about this issue yet? I'm using the MVP remote and it seems that more often than not I need to issue a command more than once to get a response from the screen. Sometimes as many as 3 presses are required. I think, but am not sure, that this started with v6. my and WAF is low over this.

I had this same problem until I reloaded Sage on my server.
In the initial setup select yes to configure support for the Hauppauge remote.

That solved the problem for me anyway.

Good luck
Apap

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by hemicuda

Has anything been done about this issue yet? I'm using the MVP remote and it seems that more often than not I need to issue a command more than once to get a response from the screen. Sometimes as many as 3 presses are required. I think, but am not sure, that this started with v6. my and WAF is low over this.

The only thing I can suggest is to try v6.2 & file a bug report if the remote isn't responsive.

Edit: There is a new property to try setting in v6.2: rc5_disable. While using v6.2, you could try changing its true or false setting. (I think you want it to be false, but I'm not sure.)

Originally Posted by Apap

I had this same problem until I reloaded Sage on my server.
In the initial setup select yes to configure support for the Hauppauge remote.

That solved the problem for me anyway.

That was probably a different issue; the installer option for the Huappauge remote has to do with controling SageTV on a PC, not the MVP.

- Andy

[hemicuda]

simple things seem to work the best. I didn't realize the remote still had the original batteries from last year.
That helped a ton. now I'm down to 1 or 2 buttons not working unless I press them firmly. Guess i need to poke around for a learning remote that can handle the toggle bit or look for a replacement eventually.

LED on the MVP was blinking even with the old batteries though. oh well.

[Taddeusz]

I'm quite fond of the Logitech Harmony remotes.