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

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:31:04 +0000

I am looking to setup (and determine the feasibility of) a central media room. My expectation is to have 3 cable boxes, 3 media PCs (music, videos, etc), and 2 work PCs (MS Office, email, programming, etc.) connected to an 8×8 HDMI matrix which in turn feeds LCD monitors in rooms throughout the house. A user in any room would then be able to connect to any source, simultaneously, or independently. One of the problems I have discovered is how to isolate an IR signal (repeated from the viewing room to the media room) to a specific cable and not all since they all use the same remote. In other words, how can I change the channel on cable box A and not effect cable box B or C? Remember, I would be able to switch the a/v signals to any of the three boxes from any room, so the IR signal needs to switch as well. Any ideas? Thanks.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:32:02 +0000

I would like to wire up my home entertainment system to work from several rooms. I know that a multi-room hub and multiple IR receivers would do the trick, but if the IR receivers are low voltage, is it possible to splice multiple IR receivers together and run them into a single room system?

By: Jim LaFlamme

Jim LaFlamme — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:40:20 +0000

I want to install a system with more than four zones or remote sensors. I only need to operate video in four zones, and operate audio only in 1. I also want to use 3 iPod cradles in different parts of the house. I am looking at the Niles systems you have, and see a max of 4 remote sensor zones in one unit. Can I install 2 Main System Units to operate the same gear, or is there a larger unit I could get? Also, where I want to control audio only, would it be possible to put 2 remote sensors on one line - ie wire them in parallel?

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:59:18 +0000

Sarah,
I would recommend using a Niles Audio RCA-SM IR Kit. This will give you everything you need(ie. the Sensors, Main System Unit, and Flashers). Also you could add a Monster Remote to take the place of all the different remotes that you currently use in your system.

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:41:07 +0000

Hi - if we want ot set up remote sensors for a TV, an Amp, a DVD player and cable that all currently have seperate remotes what sort of system do we need?

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:49:22 +0000

John, I would recommend using a Niles WS110R sensor with the Niles MSU140 and MF1VF to complete your system. This would allow you to wall mount the input sensor for you cable box.

By: John Campo

John Campo — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:10:10 +0000

looking for a (remote extender, if this is what it is called) that can be wall mounted to allow a cabinet concealed table top cable box to be operated from outside the cabinet.

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:44:58 +0000

Phillip,
I would recommend one of our Niles IR Systems. To help you the best please contact our customer support at 1-866-224-6171, and we can design a system specific to your needs.

By: PHILLIP STALBAUM

PHILLIP STALBAUM — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:18:43 +0000

I have CAT5 cables pre run in my house for IR Extenders. What is the best system to use and in one location I have two cable boxes that work off of the same remote. Other than separating is there anything I can do to keep them from interfering with each other

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:40:22 +0000

John,
To make these connections you need to cut the end of the cat-5 cable and splice it to the flasher and the MSU.