Programming Your Microsoft MCE Remote Control

[mdem]

Originally Posted by Mike

3. On the MCE remote, press and release the TV, Vol+ and Vol-, depending on which command you want it to learn.

Just to add a little to this incredibly useful post. I had problems programming a second MCE remote using these instructions - it would correctly go into program mode, but then I'd push the volume buttons and it would immediately flash 4 times indicating an unsuccessful program. This is despite not actually getting to the point of pushing the source remote's buttons.

Turns out that when you hold down the vol + or - key at this step, you need to wait for the backlight to go out before letting go of the key - then everything works perfectly.

[ozbecool]

anybody knows what are the two small sockets near USB socket for ? They lool like mini audio /headphone sockets. They are labelled '1' and '2'.
this device came with my laptop and there is nothing about how to use it etc.
thanks

[dgaust]

Are these on the MS USB receiver? If so they're the IR Emitter bud ports. They're used to control digital set top boxes if you use them.

[Bryce]

MCE Remote Manual pdf
Here is a manual for anyone who hasn't got one.
There is a brief explanation about the IR emitter buds.
Bryce