Hey Folks,
I've got a Xantech connecting block and IR Receiver controlling my stuff. I have one emitter from the connecting block going to my projector via a 50' extension cable that is now sealed behind walls and ceiling.
I just got an MX-600 and MRF-100 base station (RF Remote). I am not able to reliably control the projector using the MX-600 because the MRF-100 IR blaster does not blast the PJ, and the emitter I use on the PJ is only hooked up to the Xantech (which does not receive any input from my new Remote or from the MRF-100)
Question: Can I get the MRF-100 base stations IR output to feed the connecting block, which will then feed my projector?
I need to get an emitter to output from here:
And input to here:
[Link: smarthome.com]The MRF-100 emitters use 2.5mm not 1/8" (3.5mm)
I think my best bet is this. Get a 2-into-1 adapter for my IR IN port so I can send it signals from the existing IR receiver, and then connect the MRF-100 to the 2nd port. To do that, I need a 2.5mm male to 3.5mm male plug (or adapter). Giving my block input from 2 sources. I have no idea if that can work, but thats basically what I need.
Extra stuff I have lying around if it helps
[Link: smarthome.com][Link: smarthome.com]For now, I have actually solved my problem by repositioning by MRF-100 so that instead of blasting my equipment, it is blasting my table top IR Receiver, which is connected to the Xantech block, which emits to all my equipment and projector.
Another option would have been to position the MRF-100 on/near the projector iself, where it could still bast my equipment, and use an emitter to the PJ's IR.
Anyway, if anyone has any info, especially about using the 1 IR in port on the connecting block to accept IR both from the table top receiver, and an MRF-100, let me know.
Thanks,
Mark