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| Topic: | 15-1994 IR Strength This thread has 8 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Sunday August 27, 2000 at 21:18 |
Mel W. Historic Forum Post |
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I just purchased the 15-1994. I think it was an excellent choice. The only problem I have found is that I have to aim directly at the unit being controlled or else I don't get a response. I have new batteries installed.
It appears to have a very weak IR output signal. Does anyone have any comments regarding this?
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| OP | Post 2 made on Sunday August 27, 2000 at 22:09 |
All IR remotes need to be aimed somewhat in the direction of the device being controlled, I have found the IR strength of my 15-1994 to be more than adequate. Rob. http://www.hifi-remote.com
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| OP | Post 3 made on Sunday August 27, 2000 at 23:38 |
Mel W. Historic Forum Post |
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Rob,
I was using my very small remote supplied with my Dish Network Dishplayer which I could aim anywhere in the room. Now I have to aim the 15-1994 DIRECTLY at the Dishplayer.
I am very surprised that it is not as powerful as a remote 1/2 its' size.
Any ideas?
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| OP | Post 4 made on Monday August 28, 2000 at 04:38 |
GregoriusM Historic Forum Post |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm......... I don't know why that would happen, but I find that I can virtually point my 1994 backwards and control all of my components - tape, dvd, vcr, receiver, cd changer. The TV is more finicky (a 9 year old TV), but I can point it a 60 degree angle away - up, down, sideways, and it still picks up the signal from the 1994 from over 20 feet. I am extremely pleased witht the range and dispersion of my 1994. - Greg :-)
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| OP | Post 5 made on Monday August 28, 2000 at 19:56 |
Mel,
Are you using brand new batteries?
Marty
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| OP | Post 6 made on Monday August 28, 2000 at 22:47 |
David B. Historic Forum Post |
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The 1994 may come with more than one IR emitter. All emitters might not be working. I'd suggest going back to Radio Shack and asking for a different one.
I have a comparable Cinema7 remote. I can control most of my equipment even when this remote is hidden under a blanket. I've been able to control living room equipment while I am in my dining room, and not in a direct line-of-sight with the equipment. The signal apparently bounces off a wall to get there. Summary? Your 1994 remote should have no trouble controlling your devices. Something is wrong.
The last thing I'd check is "have you dusted your equipment lately?". A thick coat of dust on an IR receiver will reduce the likelyhood of a signal getting thru.
Good luck,
Dave
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| OP | Post 7 made on Tuesday August 29, 2000 at 10:35 |
Mel W. Historic Forum Post |
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I am going to return my 15-1994 for a new one today. I will let eveyone know the result.
Thanks for your responses!
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| OP | Post 8 made on Tuesday August 29, 2000 at 15:24 |
Mel W. Historic Forum Post |
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What a difference!!!!
I replaced the remote with a new one and the difference is incredible! I can aim the remote just about anywhere and the signal is received.
I must have had a bad unit.
Thanks again to all.
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| OP | Post 9 made on Monday September 4, 2000 at 16:38 |
How did you get to work with your Dishplayer?
There aren't any codes for it.
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