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Hi,
I have two problems when trying to connect to vlc via the remote interface:

One thing is, I get messages from VLC only when sending something, at least a <CR> character. Otherwise VLC stays quiet.

The other thing is that I can send one command, vlc accepts it, but then is over. By sending the command (or anything else) again, I just get updates (like the position if I use the --rc-show-pos) but the command is not accepted.

The command line I use is: Doing a telnet to it via windoze command line works fine, but there I also get updates only when sending a <CR> or a command...Any ideas?

No help?

Anyway, I could solve the command sending problem, but still don't get "spontaneous" messages from the VLC. All messages like volume change, new track started etc. stay buffered until I send a command. As soon as I send it, I get all stowed information at once. If someone knows the RC well, I'd be thankful for some advice...

I'll try again...

Does anyone know if you can get "spontaneous" responce from the VLC in RC mode, without having to send all the time at least a <CR> character?

No. Known limitation.