Why do I need to be directly in front of the soundbar for the remote to work? It has very limited range from the sides?
840519
The remote uses a low power infrared LED to send its signals. There is a focusing lens on the front of the led that forms the signal into a beam. The television is also producing a lot of light and heat that can interfere with the signal. Lots of sunlight in the room can further reduce the range. Try replacing the battery in the remote. I've seen even "new" batteries that were weak or defective right out of the package.
840520
I've had my SB1 for about 6 months with no issues with the remote from any angle. I have a habit of always pointing the remote towards the soundbar.
2132256
Yeah, the optical input connection is really weak at the soundbar. Sound cuts out intermittently. I ended up using the analog connection (the difference is negligible with these cheapo soundbars).
1085394
I do not know the answer to that. I do know the sound on board is not very good. So I see why you want a sound bar.
1855032
probably the size of the sound bar. I use this sound bar with my 32"LCD and I have no problems. the sound bar is clearly wider than the tv... by probably 3" on each side. makes no difference in performance tho.
902071
I had the same problem and called tech support. Go to Pioneers website and look for the videos on the soundbar. The correct procedure to teach the sound bar to learn your remote is there. The instructions are leaving some procedures out. You have to learn it twice in a row.
1619371
My guess is the width of the sound bar exceeds the width of the TV. I don't see any reason it won't work if your installation allows the space to place the sound bar. (Just a guess.)
1304573
Wow, bless your heart. I spent hours on the phone with Sony and Panasonic only to be spinning my wheels. Ended up returning my soundbar. Perhaps Radio Shack might be able to help you out. Sorry, I'm not much help. I wish you well.
1600671
You need to get RF universal remote which don't require direct line of sight. Logitech ones are great.
2032636
Actually I'm using the optical audio output from my Sony tv to the optical input of the sound bar...not sure why it wouldn't work when using the red/white output from your tv into the soundbar...all I did was hook it up and turn my TV speaker off...make sure the blue light is lit up on the soundbar when powered up...
1305156
Check out SoundbarBrackets.comYou can attach your soundbar right to the TV above or below, even in a corner!
490174
I hook up my soundbar and speakers into amplifier, they work together, but it can't be controlled with one remote control which was my intention.
1142686
I couldn't get my universal remote to work either but didn't spend a lot of time trying,,,,I just use the soundbar remote.
1725161
I think the remotes for this sound bar are defective.........mine stopped working after 3weeks......battery was not dead.......can't find a replacement
2093320
It's an IR remote, so you need a line of sight to the sensor on the camera. No need to be directly in front of the camera, but the sensor has to see the remote. I haven't checked the actual range.
1166691
Which port did u connect to? Coaxial or RCA? If you are using Coaxial then make sure you are using Coaxial Digital Audio cable an not any AV Cable. You can get it cheap from Walmart for 12 buck for a 6 Feet one. Also make sure you Press the Coax button on the Soundbar remote.
237586
The remote was the lest of my problems. To be honest it may not be the remote. The whole unit is bad. Give it up and see if you can get a MP3 and a small set of speakers.
1414626
It tells you in the instructions. It at least needs to be 3 feet away to achieve surround sound and can be no further than 15 feet away from sound bar.