Nvidia MCE Remote Control User Manual

User’s Guide

NVIDIA MCE Remote Control

Using the MCE Remote Control in
North America

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Table of Contents

NVIDIA MCE Remote Control and Receiver Kit ................................................1

Highlights ..............................................................................................................1

Specifications.........................................................................................................2

System Requirements.............................................................................................2

Unpacking and Installing the Remote and Receiver .........................................3

Package Contents...................................................................................................3

Installing the Batteries............................................................................................4

Installing the IR Receiver........................................................................................4

Configuring the MCE Remote and Receiver ..............................................................6

Operating the MCE Remote Control...................................................................7

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................11

Support and Warranty .....................................................................................13

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Package Contents..................................................................................3

Figure 2. Connecting the NVIDIA MCE Remote Control Receiver .............................5

Figure 3. Remote Control Functional Button Groupings...........................................7

Figure 4. Remote Control Button Layout................................................................8

List of Tables

Table 1. Remote Control Button Reference Table.....................................................9

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MCE Remote Control and Receiver Kit

This User’s Guide provides basic set-up and operation instructions for the
NVIDIA® MCE Remote Control and Receiver Kit. Please consult the NVIDIA
DualTV Quick Start Guide or NVIDIA DualTV User’s Guide for DualTV setup
procedure.

This kit is only compatible with a Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition
(MCE) PC. For more information about Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Edition, please visit:

Highlights

NVIDIA

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/default.mspx.

Bring all of your entertainment choices to your fingertips with the NVIDIA MCE
Remote Control and Receiver Kit

 Easily navigate your Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE)

PC from your couch

 Control your set-top box with your MCE PC
 Select your favorite programs using the on-screen program guide
 Run picture slide shows
 Play your favorite music
 Play your DVDs
 Adjust TV, display and A/V playback settings in MCE
 Switch your MCE PC into or out of standby mode
 Install and use in seconds
 USB plug-and-play
 Automatic configuration in MCE
 Ergonomic design

Note: The remote control is not a universal remote. It can only be used to control

MCE and (indirectly) your DualTV and a set-top box if you hook up the IR
blaster (emitter).

A remote control and receiver with IR blaster (emitter) is required for the
MCE PC to control a set-top box.

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Specifications

 Fully compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition
 Infra-red (IR) remote control

¾ Transmit indicator LED
¾ Effective transmission range: 23’ (7 m)
¾ Dimensions: (LxWxH): 7.5" x 2.4" x 1.1” (191 mm x 60 mm x 27 mm)
¾ Weight: about 3.5 ounce (100 gram) excluding batteries

 USB bus-powered IR receiver unit

¾ Dual IR blaster (emitter) ports
¾ USB standard: compatible to USB 1.1 and 2.0
¾ USB type B socket
¾ USB speed: 12Mbps
¾ Operating angle: +/- 10 degrees from centerline
¾ Dimensions (LxDxH): 3.2" x 2.7" x 0.9” (81 mm x 68 mm x 22 mm)

 IR blasters

¾ Each blaster controls one set-top box
¾ 3.5 mm jacks
¾ Cable length: 16’ 4” (5 m)

 USB cable

¾ Detachable from the IR receiver unit
¾ Length: 9’ 10” (3 m)
¾ USB type A plug on the PC side and type B plug on the receiver side

System Requirements

 Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (original version or

Update Rollup 2 - please check the NVIDIA Web site for compatibility
information with the latest major MCE updates)

 Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

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