Infrared Transmitter / Extender Systems

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brad

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I recently bought an Onkyo tx-sr601 for my system. I have it in a cabinet where unfortunately the remote control does not reach. I have been told that an infrared extender would be the product of choice to use for the remote. Are there specific systems made for the Onkyo or is another manufacturer ok to use. What parts would I need to buy?

Thanks,
Brad
 
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Onkyo uses infrared signals in the standard range supported by nearly all remote controls and infrared repeater/extender systems so you won't need anything specific to Onkyo.

You have a number of options:
1. RF (radio frequency) remote + base station. One-For-All 9910 on the cheaper end and MX-600/MX-800 on the higher end. These remotes convert infrared to RF and transmit the RF to the base station which turns it back into infrared. Line of sight from the base station to the components is best, but I've had good success with just placing the base station so that the infrared can bounce off of glass doors across from it. Some base stations include extra emitters on wires that you can place on or near the components, eliminating the need for line of sight from the base station to the components.

2. Infrared repeaters. Radio Shack sells them and a popular brand is Pyramid. Check out crutchfield.com to see a few of the brands that are available. These repeaters just repeat the infrared signal and do not convert to RF.

3. Infrared extenders. Same deal as the cheap repeaters except that they do convert to RF and relay the signal from the emitter to the receiver. They work with any remote control that uses standard ir frequencies (typically 44kHZ to around 100kHZ).
 
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brad said:
I recently bought an Onkyo tx-sr601 for my system. I have it in a cabinet where unfortunately the remote control does not reach. I have been told that an infrared extender would be the product of choice to use for the remote. Are there specific systems made for the Onkyo or is another manufacturer ok to use. What parts would I need to buy?

Thanks,
Brad
Brad, I have the same Onkyo receiver and trying to get the IR IN feature to work so that I can control the unit in a cabinet. I tried a remote sensor that I had, but it didn't work. Have you found a solution? I would appreciate any information you have on this. Thanks. Marty ML44@aol.com
 

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