Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 remote control does not function correctly with the Bell ExpressVu Satellite TV set-top box (831266)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
SYMPTOMSWhen you try to configure the Microsoft Windows XP Media
Center Edition 2004 to work with your Bell ExpressVu Satellite TV receiver, the
Windows Media Center remote control and IR Control cables do not function
correctly with the Bell ExpressVu Satellite TV set-top box.CAUSEThis problem occurs because some models of the Bell
ExpressVu Satellite TV receivers use UHF radio frequencies from the remote
control to communicate with the set-top box, they do not use Infrared light, as
does the Media Center remote control or IR Control cables.WORKAROUNDTo change channels, you must use the Bell ExpressVu remote
control. Windows Media Center will not be able to control or to change channels
on your set-top box. STATUSMicrosoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
in the "Applies to" section of this article.MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by
companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/22/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbnofix kbBug KB831266 kbAudEndUser kbAudOEM |
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