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vickyg2003 · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:52 am Post subject: Behind Closed Doors

Is the NextGen the only option for an AV system behind closed doors? Or is there a simple IR repeater?
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The Robman · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:25 pm Post subject:

There are IR repeaters, they consist of an IR receiver which you place somewhere in line of sight with the remote and an IR transmitter that you place in line of sight of the device.
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tranx · Joined: 13 May 2012 Posts: 682 Location: Hants, UK

Hi Vicky. May I recommend URC RF10, because of its simple but powerful configuration options and extra buttons?
http://www.amazon.com/URC-MasterControl-RF10-Universal-Capability/dp/B000FL5OIW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1356381970&sr=1-1&keywords=rf10

and PowerBlaster URC MRF100B
http://www.amazon.com/MRF100B-PowerBlaster-MasterControl-Series-Remotes/dp/B000FYZ33A/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y

Only trouble might be that the system does not have radio channels and so could interfere with, or suffer interference from, another local system

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vickyg2003 · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 4:14 pm Post subject:

I think the IR repeater will be the way to go for this remote. I was looking at the nextgen, but the cost gets really high when you add extra remotes.
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tranx · Joined: 13 May 2012 Posts: 682 Location: Hants, UK

Just thought you might like another remote too Smile

vickyg2003 · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 4:36 pm Post subject:

Well I would prefer to use IR instead of RF, and seeing the cost is going to be about 1/4 of what I was going to spend on a repeater system.

All the frequencies are in the 36k range, so this will probably work great. I just need to see the actual cupboards to make sure line of sight is going to be okay.
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tranx · Joined: 13 May 2012 Posts: 682 Location: Hants, UK

Perhaps I misunderstood you but URC RF10 always sends both IR and RF together. URC MRF100B is an RF receiver and IR emitter for inside a cupboard or another room.

vickyg2003 · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject:

tranx · Joined: 13 May 2012 Posts: 682 Location: Hants, UK

big difference!

The Robman · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject:

Basically, Vicky's looking to set something up where, no matter which remote she's using, it will connect with the devices behind closed doors. Using the Nextgen will work for one remote, but you'd need to buy another one for each additional remote that you might want to use.

UEI makes the perfect device, but I don't know how you go about buying one...

http://www.uei.com/category.php?page_id=67&featured_product=113
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vickyg2003 · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:06 pm Post subject:

pH7_jp1 · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject:

If you search for "ir repeater" on Amazon you will get many hits. This is just one example. $38 and it just blasts out anything it receives. Previous HDTVs that I have owned actually had plugs on the back that you just plugged in IR cords. This was especially nice, since the remote was always pointed at the TV and the IR signals were echoed out to all devices in my cabinet. My recent TV does not have this feature and I really miss it.

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject:

Looks like prelude at diygadget.com is selling these too

http://www.diygadget.com/jp1-1-1-1-2-1-3-cables/ir-infrared-remote-control-repeater-emitter-extender-1-2-121.html

I have had really good luck with my diygadget cable. I will probably get it from our vendors.
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pH7_jp1 · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:28 pm Post subject:

The powered by USB is a convenient plus if your TV has USB on it.

Vyrolan · Joined: 24 Aug 2012 Posts: 168 Location: Chicago, IL

I'd personally be wary of super cheap IR kits. The theory is good that IR is simple and easy, but it can be pretty problematic. Sometimes the receivers are not that great or the frequency range is not good. Sometimes they can't handle longer signals or don't understand repeats properly (end up having to hit volume over and over instead of holding). I checked a couple of the brands I trust, but they'd both seemingly be over your budget. Hopefully you have good luck with one of those kits and it doesn't give you any problems. =)