Can I use the remote directly line of site Receiver box AND as a relay from a remote location or does it cover the IR port and only work as a relay?
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Beats me. I could not get this unit to work directly or indirectly. In fact, I'm not sure why Amazon would ask me since I returned the unit for full credit. Sorry.
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JD's on point. Just to be clear, I have the Monoprice sending unit in a different room from an older DTV box (in my case), thus, the whole purpose for the extender. When in the Living room or porch my remote aims towards the Monoprice, when in the bedroom where DTV is located, my remote (actually a second identical remote) I aim at the DTV box where the Monoprice receiving unit is placed. ONLY DTV responds, the Monoprice receiver only responds to signal from its sending unit. (With newer equipment an RF remote works from any room without need for line of siteor extender units)
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This product is an IR repeater. It takes the same infra red signal any IR remote produces and spits it out on the other end. ( that end is placed on the IR receiver of any device.)
911778
Sorry do not know. I bought this to let over the air and my second dish line pass together. It works great for that. I think IR is something about the frequencies that pass through put that is just a guess.
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Yes, I have a Comcast box and it works fine. What's a little tricky though is you have to find the little IR reciever window on the front of the Comcast box. Take a flashlight and shine it parallel to the face and it should become visible. In other words, don't shine it straight AT the face, but along it. Once you find that, hole the IR repeater's little transmitter piece over it and make sure it works. Then peel off the adhesive and stick it there.
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The wireless remote works via infra-red like your TV remote does. I've found that it will function through one of those tinted plastic stereo covers, but, mine will only work if I am oriented toward the radio face. I cannot, for example, use the remote to reliably control the radio if I am standing at the bow of my center console due to the radio's face orientation aft.Edit: This just popped in my head, but, you can probably use one of those IR repeaters common in home stereo and mount the receiver in a more conducive location.
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Yes. I did the same thing. You can purchase a 3.5 mm wall plate, for you repeater, that you can connect to cat5 wiring to carry the signal back to you IR receiver located near your equipment. I control several devices with my set up with a cat5e run that is around 100 feet. No issues.
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Absolutely. My cable box is in the wall behind my TV and this thing works fantastically for repeating the signal. That is of course if you cable box remote is sending it's signal over IR and not RF.
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Not sure about your specific products but it is not true that all IR extenders wore with all IR remotes There are some cable boxes that work in an IR freq range that is not always covered - most products work together but I went through all this a year or so ago and verified some systems are not compatible - had to do a lot of work to get the freq coverage
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This device is for serial data (via IR) to be sent or received between two computerized pieces of equipment. I feel strongly this is not the correct device to remotely control a cable box. If you are doing data transfers to a cable box ~ perhaps. Yet I've never seen a scenario in which a Cable Box sent or received computer data to something like, say, a PC. That said, what you are really looking for is either an IR Blaster, or other universal IR Remote. Perhaps a search on Amazon with the terms: pc IR remote will return a device that is more suitable. I think you are wise that you asked before buying.
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The short answer is no. There are no native ports or interfaces that will support an IR controller. That said, there may be a way to still accomplish the goal. If your motherboard supports a CIR receiver, it may be possible to position the receiver at the front the the case (ideally behind the power button) so the IR signal can pass through. Be warned, the front face plate is a thick plate of solid aluminum which will greatly inhibit or block the IR signal altogether. This should be tested before having any expectations.
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There isn't really any troubleshooting besides making sure the base station is receiving and sending a signal ( look at ir eyes while pushing buttons in the remote) because you need the URC program. URC will not give it to You and I doubt a installer would either. I have had numerous people ask me for it but i don't give it out .
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This item is compatible with Any item that uses infrared (IR) to transmit remote signals. Most all remotes use IR, and I'm willing to bet your uverse receiver does as well. If you see a "window" on the top of your remote it uses IR and will work with this repeater.
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IR is line of sight. If you can't see the sensor it won't work. That goes for any IR receiver. You would need RF (radio frequency).
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TiVo sells a IR receiver you can attach to this so you can hide the box behind a tv. I would actually suggest getting an upgraded mini kit from weakness that comes with a rf dongle and rf remote. This way you can truly hide everything behind the tv.
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i am sorry, but i have no clue as to what you are talking about. i bought my ir receiver to get my remote signal in another room. that is all i know about them.
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The IR port is where the infared sensor with a wire plugs into so u can mount the sensor in a conveinent location for remote control operation while keeping switcher hidden. DC port not sure I just unplugged it (had it plugged in) and it still works.
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It won't work as an IR receiver. Its an emitter that sends signals received via the 3.5 plug and blinks the signal via the stick on. You'll need a xantech or Sewell it kit. The emitter works fine but requires a system to connect to.