Does "triple infrared extension" mean three cords and emitters, one to each controlled device? Do you have to use the extender?
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If I remember right, it's one cord with 3 emitters at the end. (It splits into 3 so you can place them in front of different components.) I do recommend using the emitter - trying to point the receiving box at the components didn't work nearly as well as hiding it behind everything and running the emitter cable directly in front of the component to control. I had great results with the transmitter in my bedroom and the receiver in the living room behind the TV with the emitter cable running under my TiVo from behind and ending up on the shelf directly in front of the TiVo. (I had 2 tvs fed from the same TiVo one in each room)
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From what I've read the extenders just give you a stronger signal for longer distances. Other then that I think you are asking if you need to either buy another unit for three units or if it just gives you a stronger and longer distance control???Don't quite understand the question and am not familiar with the extenders. Maybe a Tech at Amazon can help........
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If I remember right, it's one cord with 3 emitters at the end. (It splits into 3 so you can place them in front of different components.) I do recommend using the emitter - trying to point the receiving box at the components didn't work nearly as well as hiding it behind everything and running the emitter cable directly in front of the component to control. I had great results with the transmitter in my bedroom and the receiver in the living room behind the TV with the emitter cable running under my TiVo from behind and ending up on the shelf directly in front of the TiVo. (I had 2 tvs fed from the same TiVo one in each room) If I remember right, it's one cord with 3 emitters at the end. (It splits into 3 so you can place them in front of different components.) I do recommend using the emitter - trying to point the receiving box at the components didn't work nearly as well as hiding it behind everything and running the emitter cable directly in front of the component to control. I had great results with the transmitter in my bedroom and the receiver in the living room behind the TV with the emitter cable running under my TiVo from behind and ending up on the shelf directly in front of the TiVo. (I had 2 tvs fed... » Read More If I remember right, it's one cord with 3 emitters at the end. (It splits into 3 so you can place them in front of different components.) I do recommend using the emitter - trying to point the receiving box at the components didn't work nearly as well as hiding it behind everything and running the emitter cable directly in front of the component to control. I had great results with the transmitter in my bedroom and the receiver in the living room behind the TV with the emitter cable running under my TiVo from behind and ending up on the shelf directly in front of the TiVo. (I had 2 tvs fed from the same TiVo one in each room) « Show Less
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http://www.terk.com/docs/common/LFIRX/LFIRX_OM.pdfthe cable has 3 emitter heads on it
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1) Make sure the unit is powered. Once you plug it in, it should light up. 2) Make sure your remote is being received. (i.e. when you hit a button, the led light should flash). 3) If the first two work, then be sure that the ir sender is placed directly over the ir receiver. Originally, I had mine in the wrong location (and it still worked). It wasn't until I connected a second device that it then began to work. 4) The unit can control two seperate devices. Does one device work and the other does not? If so, switch the IR sender to determine if the working device will still work. If so, then the extender is not the issue. Chances are that the location on the non-working device was incorrect. I realize these are probably obvious to most, but it's all I could think of for now. Rather simple device. I have heard that if you "kink" the cord, then it may not work properly as they can be delicate.
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I am using it to synchronize data between a laptop computer and an old Palm iiixe. As another respondent noted,you need software to do the sorts of things you describe. I'm not sure such software is available. The IR adapter is really like a "cord" between your computer and another device (printer,another computer, organizer,etc.)that has infrared capability. It doesn't do much more than provide an opportunity for interaction between devices. Software can make use of that opportunity.
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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.)
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Not directly into the unit but is you have an extension chord with more than one plug, you can have Two lights powered by one outlet. That is what I do and use 2 timers
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Sure you can use the emitter cable if you want. It has three LED emitters on the end of it so you can put ONE on three different devices and therefore control three different units (cable box, stereo etc) with their respective remotes through the Leapfrog System. Of course you have to fool around with the placement of the emitter LEDs so they work properly. So it's six of one or a half dozen of the other. Either place the receiver properly or place the emitter LED's properly. Of course the receiver still needs to be placed so the transmitter can get a signal to it. So to answer your question it's not "necessary", IF you use the emitter cable. BUT the system will work WITHOUT the use of the emitter cable, with one less cable to worry about.(trip over, pull out, go bad, your kid to grab, your dog to eat, etc etc)
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If each piece of equipment is different, then an ir blast won't work if it's for something else. So, I would say use 1 emitter on each to keep things simple.
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If the other functions work correctly when the extender is removed then if the extender is correctly installed on the IR input sensor I do not know why the other functions are not working. I would first determine if the remote control device is doing the other functions (channel and volume change) thru the cable box or the TV. You must have the remote configured to do these functions thru the cable box. Block the TV's IR sensor from seeing the remotes signals, power on the cable box and TV and see if the remote can control these functions from the remote.ot be If the volume and channels cannot be controlled by the remote thru the cable box then the remote is not configured correctly. I would also check to see if the extender is listed as valid for your specific cable box.
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As long as your devices are in the same location the extender will send IR signals to all of them.
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I use a IR blaster on one of the ports. Of course, that means all the equipment must by in a rack (or in close proximity). For me, this eliminates the need to piggyback multiple IR cords via a splitter or similar. I cannot speak directly to how many can be supported on a single cable.
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Yes. The single emitter handles all of the equipment it can see. IR Extenders are available for behind cloed cabinet doors and other devices without visual access.
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These are infrared emitters. They connect, using the plug, to a device that emits remote control signals. Ideally your remote then talks to the device that emits the signals, which could be a hub or could be some other type of the device that has a "remote out" on the back. Without knowing the model of the DirecTV receiver, it's hard to say but most (if not all) DirecTV receivers don't have the capability. However, most DirecTV come with an RF (radio frequency) remote control which allows the DirecTV receiver to work in a different room. Other than that, you are probably looking at some type of smaller repeater or hub.
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If you're looking to simply CONTROL multiple strips with one remote without the strips being powered by the same AC outlet, heck it can be done. I have three strips in their own window in one room, and I turn them all on/off with one remote. Each strip is plugged into its own AC outlet, and as long as the eye of the control box is in range or isnt blocked, one remote can control them all at the same time. Was that the question? =o)
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It duplicates the picture. When they say "Extend," they are referring to the fact that it boosts the signal such that you could run the output cords up to 210ft away without noticeable picture degradation. Also, instead of buying a male/female adapter, just buy the unit with the correct ports built-in. It is the Cables To Go 29503 TruLink 2-Port UXGA Monitor Splitter/Extender (Female Input) Black. There is a link to it in my review of this product. My review is the 2nd "Most Helpful."
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Here's what I did to resolve this issue... I have two Samsung TV's I'm using as Monitors (side by side dual monitor desktop stand) and wanted to be able to use the built in HDTV tuners of each separately. IR remotes usually have a wide angle lens to disperse the IR signal over distance in a wide arc, so it bounces off things (less directional) and has more paths to the IR receiver. So, what I did was use some black electrical tape and narrowed the lens opening which makes the IR signal more directional. I blocked off about 3/4 of the lens by putting electrical tape on each side of the lens (and top and bottom), thus leaving only approximately 1/4'' of the lens open/uncovered in the middle. Basically, you just want to cover enough lens to make the IR signal more directional. I have two TV's side by side used as monitors and can point to each and control them independently.
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All of your equipment uses different IR codes. The code to turn on your tv is different from the code to turn on your cable box. Therefore, you can use 1 IR port to control many things. What I normally do is splice the emitters together but you can buy ones that come with multiple emitter heads so you don't have to splice anything. I've only seen up to 6 emitters per port. You have to take into consideration that the more emitters you add per port the bigger the load on that port will be. You will reach a point where that port won't be able to supply enough voltage to make the emitters work properly. All of your equipment uses different IR codes. The code to turn on your tv is different from the code to turn on your cable box. Therefore, you can use 1 IR port to control many things. What I normally do is splice the emitters together but you can buy ones that come with multiple emitter heads so you don't have to splice anything. I've only seen up to 6 emitters per port. You have to take into consideration that the more emitters you add per port the bigger the load on that port will be. You will reach a point where that port won't be able to supply enough voltage to make the emitters work... » Read More All of your equipment uses different IR codes. The code to turn on your tv is different from the code to turn on your cable box. Therefore, you can use 1 IR port to control many things. What I normally do is splice the emitters together but you can buy ones that come with multiple emitter heads so you don't have to splice anything. I've only seen up to 6 emitters per port. You have to take into consideration that the more emitters you add per port the bigger the load on that port will be. You will reach a point where that port won't be able to supply enough voltage to make the emitters work properly. « Show Less
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this is not meant to plug into any device except the repeater system, IR Repeater System - Hidden IR Control System for Home Theater , this is an emitter and goes in front of the purple dot on most home electronics and repeats the ir signal from the ir receiver , its for use when you put all electronics in a closet and your remote wont go thru the doors. hope that helps.