So, i am finally finishing an install that has been going on for quite some time now, we finally think we are done and i run into this problem....
I am using a Pronto TSU7000 the guy has 4 of them along with 4 bose systems in his house. Yes i know, but he wanted it and i he wasn't budging!
I have it all configured and all works well till i close the door on the cabinet. If i click on the bose icon and click dvd it switchs inputs. BUT, when i do that with the door close it does not transfer. Any one have any insites to why this is happening? I moved the repeater numerous times and no luck. I even changed the dinky link and the connecting block 3 times and still no luck.
Any help would be great as i woudl like to get done with this job asap and get paid!

Like usual thanks in advance,
Lonny

I'm not familiar with Bose IR, but is it possible that it runs on an oddball frequency that's not supported by the Xantech?

Have you tried talking to anyone at Xantech?

I just ran into that problem on my Scientific Atlanta box, and had to get a 56kHz remodulator to get my IR system to talk to it. Maybe it's something like that. I don't know what freq the bose stuff runs it's IR at.

Mark

Bose works on RF with the remotes that come with their systems. On the Bose Remote press the settings button and I believe there is a way in the "Remote Control Setup" section to change it from RF to IR.

If that doesn't work, isn't there a way on a Pronto to change the remote to RF? You'll need some clarification from the other guys on this because I have very limited experience with the Prontos.

I understood him to say that the Pronto was working fine with the door open. That's why I ruled out the Bose working off of RF.

I don't know of any remote that's capable of learning RF.

Yes, it does work with the IR though the pronto... i called xantech and never got a call back i have to try again tues, although i would i hope htey are open monday. IT pronto RF is totally out of the question as i already got him the xantech and the pronto RF is not reilable, i have had many troubles with that device and will no longer sell/use it.
I was thinking that the problem has to do with the signal. As i used to use russ sound and no long us it since it used to not be able to switch the channels on the the scietfic cable box.

Lonny

I've been on this soapbox before, but I'm still a huge fan of Audioplex. Their plasma proof IR sensors are about half the price of the Xantechs, and I guarantee that if you ever need tech support whether it be phone or email, they'll be there for you.

I have never ran across Audioplex... But, in the future i will. Till then i am stuck on this bose situation... I hope Xantech has some sort of solution for me!

Lonny

Lonnie,

E-mail me at [email protected], or call me tomorrow. 734 777 0156. Unfortunately, I will be working tomorrow 10/10/04. I can point you to the answer that you're looking for but I don't want to do it on the forum.

If you email me don't expect a response until the evening tomorrow.

Paul

Paul,
I will drop you an Email tommoro before i go to work, as i will also be doing this work thing.... I need to get back to miami where i woke up at 10 or 12, went to class for an hour or 2, then hit the beach, then went out and didn't remember anything! =-)
Talk to you soon,
Lonny

I'm still here are you there?

I sent you an email with all of the info that you should need. Good Luck. If you need me let me know.

Pronto's only use 418MHz. It isn't configurable. It is only for sending signals to their RF to IR extender. There are very few products in the US that use 418MHz, and even if it were the same freq, it is evidently hard to capture the codes.

Mark

Mark,
The pronto does work with the IR like i had mentioned. Its this xantech system that will not pass the IR.
Sky, I did that set up aready thank you. I will drop you an email tonight.

Lonny

I understand that it works with the pronto. The xantech system may be passing it, but the emitter may not be able to pass it without having it remodulated to 56kHz. My pronto would control my Scientific Atlanta box fine directly, but the Xantech system wouldn't work with the SA Box until I plugged the remodulator in between the Xantech output, and the emitter. Now the Xantech system works fine with my SA Box. It may be the same for Bose. I don't know what frequency the Bose systems normally use, but I will try to find out.


Addendum: The only thing I found was that some people had problems with their emitters not being strong enough, and added a blast emitter. I found this in the customer reviews at smarthome.com. Here it is:
[Link: smarthome.com]

Mark

This message was edited by Marky_Mark896 on 10/10/04 13:32 ET.