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  • Andrew Millne
    Automated Home Ninja
    • Nov 2007
    • 269

    IR Module Positioning

    Can anybody using the IR modules please comment on positioning? It is not practical for me to install an IR module or a DFP facing directly at my AV equipment so I am looking at ceiling mounting one. What sort of range and angle will the Tx deal with?
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  • pdwarriner
    Automated Home Jr Member
    • Nov 2008
    • 25

    #2
    Andrew,

    I find the transmission is good ... I have a DFP which again can't be line of sight to my equipment. I had a choice of two walls to attach so I had it on a long cable and tried it in various locations.

    The results for tranmission were very good and I suspect there was some 'bouncing' around going on, maybe the neutral wall colour helped a little. On the reception, there are a couple of times I have to move the remote around to get it to respond, but that is the same with a lot of my TV and DVD stuff anyway.

    Regards,
    Peter.

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    • Gumby
      Moderator
      • May 2004
      • 437

      #3
      Also don't forget that the IR module has extra connectors to allow external IR transmitter LEDs, so you could site a secondary IR module behind your equipment and extend the transmitter, a bit like the IR "eye" used for things like the SlingBox. Ideal if you have your kit in a cupboard ...
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      • Gumby
        Moderator
        • May 2004
        • 437

        #4
        And if you have structured CAT-5 to behind your TV (if not, why not ) you can use this and then patch into your Idranet. Another good reason for structured cabling...
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        • Andrew Millne
          Automated Home Ninja
          • Nov 2007
          • 269

          #5
          Originally posted by Gumby View Post
          And if you have structured CAT-5 to behind your TV (if not, why not ) you can use this and then patch into your Idranet. Another good reason for structured cabling...
          Thanks now why didn't I think of that yep just finished connecting 4 cat 5 runs back to patch panel in loft.
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