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Hi,
I spent some time this morning to map the Beo4 remote to control my Mac-Mini which is running bootcamp. Here is what I did and my config file.
My Settings
Beoplay V1 40' / PUC "Apple TV" / HDMI 2 under DVD source
MAC-MINI / Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 / Bootcamp 5.1
Step by Step configuration:
Thanks to http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=73947
1. First you need to adjust how the IR receiver is seen by the OS. This will disable the remote's ability to control the volume and iTunes, which is necessary for this procedure. Open up the Control Panel, and go to System-> Device Manager. From there, expand the "Human Interface Devices" box, and right click on the Apple IR Receiver. Go to Properties->Driver->Update Driver. From here, choose "Browse...", then "Let me choose..." Now, choose USB Input Device. You'll have to restart your computer to install this generic driver.
2. Download EventGhost, and install it. It may seem a bit daunting at first, but it's pretty easy to use and very flexible. Create a new Tree file (a new one will be opened by default), and make it look like the screenshots below:
Screenshot can be seen on http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=73947
In order to make this file, you'll first need to add the plugin you see near the top for the Apple IR Receiver. Go to "Add Plugin", then under "remote receiver" choose "Generic HID." Now choose the Apple IR Receiver, and uncheck the box labeled "Trigger enduring events for buttons," and check the box under it, labeled "Use raw data as event name." Click OK, and now any button press of your Apple Remote should show up as events in the leftmost window. Just create the file tree shown in the pictures by adding the appropriate plugins, folders, macros, events, and actions. I named all the macros after the remote buttons they are emulating to make it easier for you/me, but it's not necessary.
3. Please find at this link my config file for Beo4 Type 1710/12 (should also work with previous Beo4 remote) http://tinyurl.com/lbb2zep
There is still some improvement to make such as finding a way to launch or exit plex with the Beo4. If you find some tricks or improvement please share.
Mat