Media Keys when VLC is NOT active window

[kalculator]

To my delight, the Media Keys on my media keyboards function with VLC and all is well.

I now have a need to have them keep working even though im using another application. As of now when VLC is not the active window, the media keys do not function. Is there a setting for this somewhere?

Thanks in advance,

Kalculator

[ssbssa]

Use the Global Hotkeys.