Remote Problems

[syphon7]

Hey all. I have just started to build a system for myself. I am on a pretty strict budget since I am in college, but recently bought a pair of Klipsch K-2's and a yamaha RX-V361. It does more than enough for me, and I am quite happy with what I got for around 500 bucks. However, the damned remote for the reciever stopped working. I was fine for the first few days, and then all of a sudden it only works when I am within a foot or so of the receiver. Is there anything I can do to reset it, or do I just have to return the receiver? Oh, I have replaced the batteries, and cleaned the front of the reciever, right by the IR port. Thanks for any help!

 

[MDS]

The receiver manual might list a reset procedure but it's doubtful it will do anything other than reset to the factory defaults. If there is a problem with the emitter on the remote or the IR eye on the receiver, resetting the remote won't solve the problem.

Is the receiver under warranty? You could try getting a replacement remote under warranty.

It's entirely possible that the remote is just a piece of junk. I had the same issue with the remote for my Onkyo dvd player - wouldn't work at all unless you were right up in front of the player. My universal works fine from 50' away so the problem was definitely with the remote.

 

[darien87]

If you have components like a DVD player, CD player, etc., it would behoove you to get a universal remote anyway. I LOVE my Harmony 880. I only use the factory remotes when I have to do something really specific.


(Did I really just say behoove?)

 

[syphon7]

Yea I might just send the remote in for a replacement. I have an el cheapo universal atm, I wish I could afford an 880 though . First, I think I'll try the reset. Thanks guys.