Does anyone know how to set up a HTPC to control the volume for of a pre-amp/receiver with RS232?
I have my Harmony remote that controls everything. HTPC to Marantz SR7002 to speakers. I have controlled my HTPC in the past with the Harmony when the OS was Windows XP. The problem is that my current remote (Streamzap) doesn't play nicely with Windows 7 64-bit. So I thought about a different remote, but then looked at bluetooth as an option.
I'm thinking of getting a Logitech diNovo Mini since bluetooth works soooo much faster than an IR remote on a pc.
However, I do not want to use the diNovo to control pc PLUS have to use another remote to control the volume. The diNovo has volume buttons, but since I'm using an HDMI connection from the PC to Marantz, my only option of changing the volume is via the Marantz. I know the RS232 port is there for remote application use, but how do I go about doing that? The only time I've ever used a RS232 port is to console into something. Any help?
I have my Harmony remote that controls everything. HTPC to Marantz SR7002 to speakers. I have controlled my HTPC in the past with the Harmony when the OS was Windows XP. The problem is that my current remote (Streamzap) doesn't play nicely with Windows 7 64-bit. So I thought about a different remote, but then looked at bluetooth as an option.
I'm thinking of getting a Logitech diNovo Mini since bluetooth works soooo much faster than an IR remote on a pc.
However, I do not want to use the diNovo to control pc PLUS have to use another remote to control the volume. The diNovo has volume buttons, but since I'm using an HDMI connection from the PC to Marantz, my only option of changing the volume is via the Marantz. I know the RS232 port is there for remote application use, but how do I go about doing that? The only time I've ever used a RS232 port is to console into something. Any help?
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