Will the IR for the remote sitll operate correctly if the tuner is mounted under the dash out of sight?
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Yes. As Stephanie said, the sensor can easily be mounted where it would be visible to the remote. My unit is mounted in the central console - deep inside the console. The sensor is mounted on the side of the console near the floorboard and is almost invisible. Works great.
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The tuner can be mounted out-of-sight, however, I think the IR receive should be mounted insight of the remote control in order to receive remote control signals to operate. Test this by hiding the IR receiver under the dash (before complete install) then see if it can pickup remote control commands.
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It has a seperate ir sensor that you mount . It's about the size of a dime black in color.
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You still have to use the mounting stand. This just takes it from the window and puts it down on the dash, out of your line of sight.
1149422
Well, not sure but it depends on how much space you have behind the stereo inside the dash
1430050
No. The range is poor and the remote must be pointing straight at the receiver sensor.
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It's acually IR not RC. So if you get close to the bulb and point the remote yeah you can get each to do whatever you like. Other thing to keep in mind is that the sensor is on the front. Sometimes the front bezel on the housing cover can block the signal. That's what happened to me.
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I mounted mine in the trunk with only the controller on the dash. You'll need another item from Pioneer for the wiring
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While it is an IR remote you don't need true line of sight like you do for a TV remote control. Part of the reason it is only rated for indoor play- in my experience I just needed to not have the remote control behind something- as long as it is out you don't have to worry about aiming it at the car.
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I believe that the remote has to have direct "eye" contact with your devices although I know there are extenders that allow for signals to be conveyed to devices thru a wired IR sensor.
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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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Rusty, the remote has to be aimed at the radio, I believe it is infrared. It will not work any other way. I have tried it.
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Keith is right, the old remote should work just fine (assuming that it has worked to control your vehicle entertainment system). The remote control is paired with your vehicle entertainment system (perhaps even just the DVD player), and has no relationship to your IR audio headsets. Even though the remote control can play and pause and stop the DVD player, the DVD player will continuously broadcast the infrared audio stream associated with whatever video is being sent to that audio player at any given moment. This infrared audio stream can be picked up by any infrared headsets within its field of view. Keith is right, the old remote should work just fine (assuming that it has worked to control your vehicle entertainment system). The remote control is paired with your vehicle entertainment system (perhaps even just the DVD player), and has no relationship to your IR audio headsets. Even though the remote control can play and pause and stop the DVD player, the DVD player will continuously broadcast the infrared audio stream associated with whatever video is being sent to that audio player at any given moment. This infrared audio stream can be picked up by any infrared headsets within its... » Read More Keith is right, the old remote should work just fine (assuming that it has worked to control your vehicle entertainment system). The remote control is paired with your vehicle entertainment system (perhaps even just the DVD player), and has no relationship to your IR audio headsets. Even though the remote control can play and pause and stop the DVD player, the DVD player will continuously broadcast the infrared audio stream associated with whatever video is being sent to that audio player at any given moment. This infrared audio stream can be picked up by any infrared headsets within its field of view. « Show Less
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In the dark, the backup lights on my car provide enough light to see reasonably well about 10 ft. behind the vehicle although the picture is grainy. Bright lights, e.g. overhead lights at gas pumps, tend to wash out the image. I don't know anything about the IR unit.
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It will really depend upon where you mount it, but there will probably be reaching involved (like turning the channel on the radio). I have mine mounted in the middle of my dash but I also don't like to mess with it while I drive because my phone hooks up to my stereo and I just use the remote to change songs.
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Make sure that your radio can receive IR signals. Mine did not so I was unable to use it at all. I would imagine that it would work as long as you have a good line of sight. Most IR remotes work up to about 15 feet.
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Hi Brent - I am with BAFX Products Support.The IR receiver needs to be within the line of sight of the remote and can be as much as 30' away from the remote control. You can mount it anywhere you like, including the ceiling, however you will need to point the remote at it. It does not need to be pointed EXACTLY at it, but it does need to be pointed at it. Some remotes will need to be pointed more precisly than other remote controls, this really just depend son the remote control itself.The IR receiver of our kit is like taking the IR receiver of your device and placing it where you want to point the remote, it still functions just like pointing the remote at the device.Regards,BAFX Products Support Hi Brent - I am with BAFX Products Support.The IR receiver needs to be within the line of sight of the remote and can be as much as 30' away from the remote control. You can mount it anywhere you like, including the ceiling, however you will need to point the remote at it. It does not need to be pointed EXACTLY at it, but it does need to be pointed at it. Some remotes will need to be pointed more precisly than other remote controls, this really just depend son the remote control itself.The IR receiver of our kit is like taking the IR receiver... » Read More Hi Brent - I am with BAFX Products Support.The IR receiver needs to be within the line of sight of the remote and can be as much as 30' away from the remote control. You can mount it anywhere you like, including the ceiling, however you will need to point the remote at it. It does not need to be pointed EXACTLY at it, but it does need to be pointed at it. Some remotes will need to be pointed more precisly than other remote controls, this really just depend son the remote control itself.The IR receiver of our kit is like taking the IR receiver of your device and placing it where you want to point the remote, it still functions just like pointing the remote at the device.Regards,BAFX Products Support « Show Less
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It is pretty small (about 16" long) so it doesn't block the signal. I assume that you are placing it in front of your television and not in front of your sound system so it shouldn't be a problem. I also use a Logitech universal remote which uses radio to a IR blaster that works great.
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The remote to base will work over a great distance but the base unit and the device being controlled, the DTV box must be in close proximity because base to DTV is an IR link.