Comments on: How to Setup an Infrared Repeater / Extender System

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:33:24 +0000

Do you know of a way to control a Bose Lifestyle 38 system (it uses a RF Remote) using an IR remote? All of my other equipment uses IR and the I just leave the Bose on all the time instead of using their remote.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:36:42 +0000

Does anyone know if I can use two IR extenders (RF) together to increase the range? The TV is too far from PVR for a single setup. Thanks.

By: Cookie B

Cookie B — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:57:59 +0000

I am wiring a new house. I’m planning on putting the components into a closet with IR sensors near the TV. If I want to be able to control 5 separate devices (DVD, TV, etc.) how may Cat5 wires do I need to run? I understand that one sensor needs 4 of the 8 wires. However, in reading some of the replies it looks like you can somehow use multiple remotes with only one sensor and multiple flashers. I’m confused, but right now, I simply need to know how many Cat5 wires to run from the TV location back to the closet.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:12:09 +0000

I wall mounted my 52 inch LCD above my fireplace. I mounted my cable box one floor below in my basement. I want to hook up an IR sensor so my TV will look clean above the mantle. I have not found an IR system that has more than 8ft. of wire. I need at least 16-20ft to reach from the TV to the cable box below. Any suggestions or systems you have that can accommodate this? Thanks.

By: Kurt K.

Kurt K. — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:45:38 +0000

I have a Scientific Atlanta Explorer Cable box. I am using the MS210 and micro flashers and can control my Denon receiver and DVD just fine but the Scientific Atlanta cable box may work 1 out of 10 tries. I have switched with a flasher on one of the working devices and dialed to every setting between low and high but still get poor results. Any advice on what to try?

By: Robert Bedwell

Robert Bedwell — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:34:47 +0000

What do you recommend to use with Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HDC DVR?

By: Joel Kirschner

Joel Kirschner — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:34:24 +0000

I need help. I have a plasma TV hung on the wall. The wiring was done beforehand and can’t add wires in wall. Cable box is in the room, but every time the channel needs to be changed I have to reach over the couch to focus on remote control box. I need a system that is idiot-proof, with explicit directions. Direct email to my email address would be greatly appreciated.

By: C. Franklin

C. Franklin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:32:05 +0000

I am setting up to control a plasma TV, CD player, and audio receiver installed in a cabinet. I have hooked up an IR sensor too, with flashers installed on the TV set top box, receiver and CD player. I am able to control the TV and CD with the sensor system with the door closed, but cannot control any functions of the receiver. It can, however, be controlled by the remote with the door open. Any suggestions?

By: Dennis Will

Dennis Will — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:31:55 +0000

I have two different applications that I need solutions for:

1. I have a Harmon Kardon AV 254 receiver (it has an IR input on the back panel) in a closet and simply need to be able to get the IR signal to the unit. Is it as simply as getting a sensor, such as the M200, plugging it into the back go ther receiver, and running it through the wall where it can be reached by the IR remote?

2. Similar situation with my satellite TV box (in a totally different room). It’s a DirecTV model H20 bos. It’s on the other side fo the wall of where the signal will be coming from and I need to get the IR signal to the front of the box. It does not have an IR input.

By: Gene

Gene — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:57:34 +0000

I have a flat panel LCD TV mounted above my fire place. There is an opening hidden behind the TV where I can put a cable box. The opening has an electrical outlet and a cable TV wire in it. Is there a way to run a wire from the cable box IR sensor (behind the TV) to the front edge of the TV (8-10 inches away) so that I can use the cable remote control? Or, will I need to use the IR to RF to IR system to cover this short distance? Thanks for any help you can give me.