Mini Infrared Receiver Quick Start Mini Infrared Receiver
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Thank you Setup Mac OS X: Download Software Boxee Box: Confgure a remote Boxee Box: Confgure a remote continued for purchasing a Manta infrared receiver. Install a current version of one of the Update Boxee Box with the latest software, Philips Pronto / RTI / UEI Nevo remotes This guide will help you to set up your Connect to your Mac or Boxee following driver/action programs to provide the minimum version is 1.1 Visit fles.remotecentral.com to download a receiver for a Mac or Boxee Box and Connect your Manta Mini to a USB port on control of MacOS and all other apps:* Confgure your remote with a Windows pre-made Microsoft Windows Media Center answer potential troubleshooting questions. your Mac or Boxee Box so that its lens is not Mira - twistedmelon.com/mira Media Center (WMC or MCE) device. confguration fle for your remote. For more information you can visit obstructed from view - use the included Remote Buddy - iospirit.com twistedmelon.com/mantamini cable to reposition as needed. Logitech Harmony remotes One4All remotes 1. Add Device -> Computer/Media Center PC Consult your product manual’s code list for a Check your settings in the software to make Requirements -> Hewlett Packard -> Media Center “Media Center” setup code. Some OFA Mini Infrared Receiver sure Manta MIni is selected as the active remotes may also be set up with your 2. Add Activity -> Select your new Media USB Connector receiver. computer, see hifremote.com/forums for MacOS Center device and other desired devices details. * Mira and Remote Buddy are commercial software. If you • Mira™ or Remote Buddy™ software 3. Verify the button assignments for the did not already receive a software license as part of a Other universal/learning remotes • Intel Mac with Mac OS X version 10.8 or activity are complete Manta Pico kit or bundle, either Mira or Remote Buddy Consult the hif-remote.com/forums or newer and available USB port must be purchased separately. URC remotes with PC editor software remotecentral.com for information, or • Apple Remote or compatible, including IR Database -> Add Device -> AUX -> e-mail [email protected] for help. universal remotes with Apple codes Microsoft -> Media Center Vista (AUX 481) Use this Receiver: Windows Media remotes Quick Start URC standalone remotes No setup is necessary for these remotes. Boxee Box Manta Mini Consult your product manual’s code list for • D-Link Boxee Box with available USB port a Microsoft Windows Media Center setup • Universal remote (Harmony, One4All, URC, code or use the built-in setup option on Pronto, etc.) or Windows Media Remote Infrared Lens some models such as R50. Troubleshooting Questions Other platforms and Q Why won’t my remote pair or work all Q Why does the LED in Manta Mini blink or Q Does Manta Mini allow me to transfer custom solutions Q Why doesn’t anything happen when I the time? stay on, even when not using the data to/from my printer, cell phone press buttons on the remote? remote control? or diving computer using IrDA? Our receivers, including Manta Mini, also Make sure only one supported work in Microsoft Windows and Linux with Make sure the receiver is plugged into a driver/action program is installed, as A strong source of IR noise/interference, Manta Mini is a Consumer Infrared (CIR) built-in and third-party software. USB port on the Mac or Boxee Box, not a only one can access Manta Mini at a such as a Plasma TV, may be the cause. device for receiving IR signals from keyboard, display or unpowered hub. time. remote controls only. It does not Support for specifc remotes is dependent Try moving Manta Mini to reduce its transmit IR and is not compatible with on the platform and software being used. For MacOS, install one of the supported If using Mira, remove Remote Buddy exposure to interference. high-speed serial IrDA devices. driver/action programs mentioned in using its uninstall feature. the requirements and set Manta Mini as A piece of white paper over the Pico Please e-mail [email protected] the active receiver. Confrm the fle “/System/Library/ lens may work to block the interference. Q Can I power ON my Boxee Box with a for more information, including support for Extensions/RBIOKitHelper.Kext” your own software development. Other sources of IR interference can universal remote? For Boxee Box, make sure to update to is also removed. Not all buttons of a universal remote or Media Center the latest software. (Min. version 1.1) include some fuorescent lamps, device may be supported by Boxee Box If using Remote Buddy, remove Mira backlights in some LCD monitors/TVs or Boxee Box does not support powering If using a universal remote, make sure it from within System Preferences. direct sunlight. ON from a universal remote as it doesn’t © 2016 Twisted Melon Inc. All rights reserved. is set with correct/working codes. supply any power to USB devices when Twisted Melon, Manta, Mira and associated logos are Universal remotes may not support the it is turned OFF. trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Twisted The remote’s battery may be low, pairing feature of the Apple Remote. Q Where is the remote control, why wasn’t Melon Inc., in Canada, the U.S. and other countries. recharge (if applicable) or replace with one included in the package? Boxee can be placed into standby/sleep Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., The remote’s battery may be low, instead of turning it of, allowing your registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other a new one. product or company names mentioned are recharge (if applicable) or replace with Manta Mini is an accessory receiver and universal remote to wake it. Mini Infrared Receiver trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their a new one. you are free to use the remote control of respective companies/owners. Twisted Melon Inc. your choice. does not ofcially endorse nor make any claim Boxee Box doesn’t support pairing for regarding warranty or merchantability of other infrared remotes. companies’ products..