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Post by wizardofoz on Aug 4, 2014 10:01:18 GMT -5
Oh yeah...forgot about that as I don't have my XMC-1 to play with yet...  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 4, 2014 10:01:42 GMT -5
I'm not going to try to talk down ideas in this thread, but since you asked I think they can spend their time on better projects, but mostly I think 'there's an app for that'. Are you saying emotiva is designing a remote control app or are you saying that a universal remote control app would work? I can see a well thought out app that let's you control every or almost every feature on the xmc. Plus be able to control your other devices. Never thought of that.....I like that idea. The remote app for my LG TV works great. It would be sweet if I could control everything on the same app though. Well (trying to be cute), I'm saying that 'the App' is the place to build a sophisticated, flexible, renewable, personable interface that can control all of our devices (HT and otherwise) – and it's backlit! I've liked the idea of a custom App (like Emo might release for the XMC-1), because it could really exploit the features of the device and present the interface in a way most intuitive to the user (I was very impressed with the ORemote App for Onkyo devices). However, reading what others here have said about IP/IR Apps like 'Roomie' and 'iRule' I think that strategy also makes a lot of sense. I like GreenKiwi's idea a lot too, an IP > IR 'translator' built into the XMC-1 where it could accept IP commands on the network interface and send an IR equivalent out the IR output for another device (and I think all devices - especially TVs should have IR repeaters). Which is all to say there are plenty of good universal remotes like Harmony and UMC already, 'the App' is the place to put effort and development at this point. |
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Post by KeithL on Aug 4, 2014 11:14:17 GMT -5
We will be releasing remote control Apps for the XMC-1 for iPhone, Android, Mac, and PC... Our remote control apps will basically duplicate the XMC-1 remote control itself on your device, so you'll be able to do anything with the App that you can do with the physical remote control. However, we won't be adding macros or other "extra" functionality - at least not to begin with. We will also be releasing a full detailed description of the API for those who wish to write their own remote control apps, so I'm sure that other fancier implementations will turn up shortly.  I'm not going to try to talk down ideas in this thread, but since you asked I think they can spend their time on better projects, but mostly I think 'there's an app for that'. Are you saying emotiva is designing a remote control app or are you saying that a universal remote control app would work? I can see a well thought out app that let's you control every or almost every feature on the xmc. Plus be able to control your other devices. Never thought of that.....I like that idea. The remote app for my LG TV works great. It would be sweet if I could control everything on the same app though. |
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Post by SticknStones on Aug 4, 2014 12:22:23 GMT -5
We will be releasing remote control Apps for the XMC-1 for iPhone, Android, Mac, and PC... Our remote control apps will basically duplicate the XMC-1 remote control itself on your device, so you'll be able to do anything with the App that you can do with the physical remote control. However, we won't be adding macros or other "extra" functionality - at least not to begin with. We will also be releasing a full detailed description of the API for those who wish to write their own remote control apps, so I'm sure that other fancier implementations will turn up shortly. Are you saying emotiva is designing a remote control app or are you saying that a universal remote control app would work? I can see a well thought out app that let's you control every or almost every feature on the xmc. Plus be able to control your other devices. Never thought of that.....I like that idea. The remote app for my LG TV works great. It would be sweet if I could control everything on the same app though. It would be nice if the tone controls were easier to access. This may be a moot point with Dirac but then again if you want to do a tone bump it is kind of buried in the GUI and ideal for remote control access. |
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Post by sct on Aug 4, 2014 12:35:48 GMT -5
IMHO, big mistake not providing for macros in the proposed app. And it shouldn't be that hard to implement, you're only "daisy-chaining" commands and, perhaps, some "pauses" in between commands. I hope that Emo reconsiders and implements macro capability.
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Post by petew on Aug 4, 2014 13:01:00 GMT -5
Is anyone working on an iRule device profile?
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Post by hemster on Aug 4, 2014 13:03:22 GMT -5
IMHO, big mistake not providing for macros in the proposed app. And it shouldn't be that hard to implement, you're only "daisy-chaining" commands and, perhaps, some "pauses" in between commands. I hope that Emo reconsiders and implements macro capability. SCT I believe they haven't ruled it out and may happen a bit later. Let's hope so. |
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Post by dvcdude on Aug 4, 2014 13:18:04 GMT -5
Keith - the API release is great news. I would really like to see someone like Extra Vegetables create some IP Drivers for automation systems. (RTI would be great)
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Post by emmet on Aug 5, 2014 3:35:49 GMT -5
I have bought dirac, build htpc with motu HD192(12 channels XLRs) as a processor, it's cost me $4k around, but couldn't find a good way to get hdmi input. Very nice audio card. Also the lack of HDMI inputs is preventing me to go this route and that DIRAC only works on Windows / MAC PC. I had in the past a Windows based HTPC and had too much trouble in keeping the OS & drivers up-to-date and at the same time the system stable. I'm now using for nearly two years OPENELEC (XBMC running on stripped down Linux environment) and the system is very stable. When a new OPENELEC version is available a small pop-up message appears and I just need to do reboot and within 1 minute the upgrade is ready! Now if DIRAC would make their software also available for LINUX that would be great! IC, I like openelec 2, and used it for years, I checked dirac support, they told no plan for linux on consumer market, |
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Post by skymovessideways on Aug 7, 2014 15:05:20 GMT -5
I'd really like to see a software controllable way to use the SBL/SBR speakers as SL/SR for 5.1 source material. That is, in a 7.1 system, for 5.1 source material, I want to be able to push a button to use SBL/SBR as surrounds. The reason for this request was discussed in this thread. The thread discussed possible solution like using switchers and/or relays. But, I don't think that works if you want to take advantage of Dirac. When Dirac is enabled, I believe each speaker will get it's own EQ profile. You can't simply "switch" the signal path outside of the XMC1 with Dirac enabled and expect good results. I can't imagine this being a hard feature to implement. The SL/SR source data just needs to be redirected to SBL/SBR before bass management, levels and Dirac are applied. I think a new sound mode could be created to implement this feature. |
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Post by bootman on Aug 7, 2014 17:41:38 GMT -5
I think I missed this but is the XMC in Harmony's database yet?
I read that the UMC profile works but It can't possibly cover everything.
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Post by foggy1956 on Aug 7, 2014 18:31:05 GMT -5
I think I missed this but is the XMC in Harmony's database yet? I read that the UMC profile works but It can't possibly cover everything. Not 48 hours ago |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 7, 2014 22:38:59 GMT -5
I'd really like to see a software controllable way to use the SBL/SBR speakers as SL/SR for 5.1 source material. That is, in a 7.1 system, for 5.1 source material, I want to be able to push a button to use SBL/SBR as surrounds. The reason for this request was discussed in this thread. The thread discussed possible solution like using switchers and/or relays. But, I don't think that works if you want to take advantage of Dirac. When Dirac is enabled, I believe each speaker will get it's own EQ profile. You can't simply "switch" the signal path outside of the XMC1 with Dirac enabled and expect good results. I can't imagine this being a hard feature to implement. The SL/SR source data just needs to be redirected to SBL/SBR before bass management, levels and Dirac are applied. I think a new sound mode could be created to implement this feature. I remember that thread as I have wanted this option as well. I think there are some AVRs that will do this, they call it 'copy surround to rear' or something similar - maybe my Anthem had it. Anyway good request! |
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Post by Mike Ronesia on Aug 7, 2014 23:59:05 GMT -5
I think I missed this but is the XMC in Harmony's database yet? I read that the UMC profile works but It can't possibly cover everything. It will cover enough for me. Any time I start doing setup or menu diving on my UMC-1 I get out the Emo remote. It's just easier than fiddling with the H1 layout. |
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Post by bootman on Aug 8, 2014 6:57:11 GMT -5
I think I missed this but is the XMC in Harmony's database yet? I read that the UMC profile works but It can't possibly cover everything. It will cover enough for me. Any time I start doing setup or menu diving on my UMC-1 I get out the Emo remote. It's just easier than fiddling with the H1 layout. I wasn't even thinking about setup just basic direct input switching. I don't think you have a HDMI 8 input on the UMC to switch to.  |
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Post by geebo on Aug 8, 2014 7:07:15 GMT -5
It will cover enough for me. Any time I start doing setup or menu diving on my UMC-1 I get out the Emo remote. It's just easier than fiddling with the H1 layout. I wasn't even thinking about setup just basic direct input switching. I don't think you have a HDMI 8 input on the UMC to switch to. Just checked and it's not in their database yet. |
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Post by Mike Ronesia on Aug 8, 2014 15:25:02 GMT -5
It will cover enough for me. Any time I start doing setup or menu diving on my UMC-1 I get out the Emo remote. It's just easier than fiddling with the H1 layout. I wasn't even thinking about setup just basic direct input switching. I don't think you have a HDMI 8 input on the UMC to switch to. LOl, sorry. I'm a simple man with only 3 sources. I have hopes of it working, just to make life easier.  |
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Post by foggy1956 on Aug 16, 2014 13:01:28 GMT -5
Does zone 1 and 2 have a fixed volume option?
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Post by ttocs on Aug 17, 2014 18:39:23 GMT -5
How about a setting to allow all zones to be locked-to the main volume? Thereby being able to control volume in all zones at the same time.
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Post by hemster on Aug 17, 2014 18:41:08 GMT -5
How about a setting to allow all zones to be locked-to the main volume? Thereby being able to control volume in all zones at the same time. Please help me understand how this would be used in practice. Are you thinking of a "party mode" where the volume can be controlled throughout the house/outdoors? |
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