1) Can you please explain "blaster" vs "receiver"?2) Does it attach to the TV?3) If so, is normal usage of TV remote still possible.
1111829
Answer #1) dont know which is which, #2) Yes, the smaller end part of the two attaches to the IR glass window on the TV, #3) all remote functions work as usual
1111830
Yes,the receiver eye sticks on the side of the tv.You can used the cable box remote to change the channel while the box is installed in another room.
1748979
I don't know if you can use the TV remote or not with the soundbar. I did however have to buy a universal remote about 2 weeks after I purchased the soundbar because the remote that came with it stopped working. Also, after about 2 months I had to start turning the volume all the way up to get clear sound. I only use this in a bedroom, I wouldn't recommend buying it if you're using it in a living room or a family room.
754594
it is a simple IR passthrough, so it works with any IR remote. no programing needed, the receiver captures the IR single from the remote and blast it out the transmitters. I am currently using it with a Uverse system and Sony Stereo that are in a closet near the TV. even works with the PS3 with a IR adapter. Doesn't work natively with the PS3 (bluetooth) or the Boxee Box (RF), but those are not line of site so no extender needed. one thing to look out for is the positioning of the transmitters. make sure no components are in the line of fire of the remote and the receivers. the two signals seem to cancel each other out. I have the extender receiver mounted under my TV, using a Harmony One remote. all other components are hidden away in a nearby closet. Just point the remote at the tv everything works.
287751
The remote comes with the instructions for setting it up with other devices from most brands. I have a Sony Bravia TV and home theater and I set them up and worked fine.After some days is not working, so I have to do it again. But it mainly works.
1127255
I know these posts are old...but yeah, the remotes work with any of them. I mounted two of these behind a tv and a single click will control both. And some more info for anyone researching these, the remote does require line of site to the light emitting face of the bulb. I have mine facing upwards and the tv isn't mounted very high, so it's no issue, but if anyone plans on putting these facing up above a high cabinet or something, using the remote may be problematic....although if you are committed to it an IR extender may work....something I intend to try.
1267994
It hooks up very easily to the AV cables, or to the Audio (head phone jack) on TV, or receiver. My Wife's Aunt loves it, and was concerned that she wouldn't be able to connect it. It's great, and charges, if desired, from the base. The receiver should have a headphone/AV jack to connect to. You won't be disappointed, and can always return it. Just another thought, this item is discontinued by the manufactured, so any fixes are DIY or after market. Good Luck!
744841
Are you asking if the tv comes with a remote? If so, yes it does come with a strandard remote. BUT, it is not the "magic remote" which is like a wii control and has a cursor like a PC mouse. That does not come standard with this tv and needs to be bought separate. I reccomend getting the magic remote. I did and it is worth it
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Only the receiver has a off-on switch, the remote is on all the time. To get around this problem I take the batteries out when I'm done using the timer. But as far as I'm concerned this is no big deal.
1956751
It is basic tv tuner system. The remote is simply to actuate the tuner channels in tv mode. I have not used it in tv mode due to it being foreign channel tv mode reciever. I use it for radio band reception in U.S. Search out the type and install the software needed to make it work in tv or radio mode. SDR ,FM DAB recieve only here.
896243
So if I want to watch TV the receiver must be turned on? How can I hook up the cables so the TV and it's speakers work with the cable, and the extra speakers work only when the receiver is turned on?
354196
1)This device is nothing more than a infra-red amplifier. It receives the signal from the remote control on the large head, amplify it, and transmit it out again on the transmitter LED on the small head. The large head (receiver) should be placed facing the TV room, the small head(transmitter) should be glued to the receiving area of the device you want to control/improve reception. Look for an indication on the front of the device saying "IR" or "IR receiver" or an area with a red/purple acrylic cover. Stick the small head right on it. 2)It doesn't need to attached to your tv. It doesn't need to attached to anything other than a USB power supply (wall adapter provided) or any USB port for that matter. If your TV has a USB port, you can use it instead. 3)Your TV remote, or any other device's remote will work as usual. The device you attached the small head to will improve reception, as expected.
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If all the components are in the same cabinet you probably won't need the remote senders. I have a divider between two stacks of components in my cabinet and the blaster signal is strong enough to reflect off the glass cabinet doors and get to equipment on the other side of the divider. I only needed the remote sender on the TV which is on top of my cabinet. Without that one, I had to aim the remote at the TV.
2218793
I'm confused by the previous answer..."does come with an IR blaster so you can change channels." The answer from both of us would seem to be "yes, you can change channels."
2008630
hi okay what I notice is you cannot change channels and both TVs what I did was I bought a pyramid which allows me to point the remote control to the receiver without it being in the room and it will change channels I have in my master bedroom the sender And In my kitchen I have the receiver those are the two small boxes that come In the transmitter packageso the signal is coming from My master bedroom to the kitchen television the pyramid connects To the satellite or cable box the pyramid expand the range of the remote control
972188
That's just the remote. The receiver is a small plastic box about the size of a pack of cigarettes that's goes in the fan housing. It's a tight squeeze.
1319208
Great and unique question. I do not have answer for this, perhaps try asking same question in google search. Best of luck. However this remote is cheap and you get what you pay for. If I was buying again, I rather pay the double amount and get quality product, as opposed to this weak ass remote (weak in sense range)
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I'm not very technical and had someone else hook this up for me.I have cable TV. Before I purchased this soundbar, I was using the cable remote to control everything, including volume. The volume and channel change on the TV remote doesn't work when set up this way.After the soundbar was hooked up, the TV remote was still off line for volume and channel changing. I can control the volume by both the cable remote and the small remote that came with the soundbar.Sorry...that's the best I can tell you.