Need Recommendation For Obstructed IR Receiver On TV

[Bud Weaver]

Now that the Sony HDTV is in place in the custom-made cabinet the IR "eye" is obstructed by the wood frame. What is a good alternative (read:brand) so I can use the remote once again.
Thanx!

 

[superman180]

Drill a small hole to uncover the eye.

 

[David Dryden]

You need an IR repeater. Get a Xantech "Dinky Link", power supply, and emitter. The three items will set you back around $100-$150 depending on where you get them. No particular internet vendors come to mind (I purchase through a distributor for business), but do a search and you'll find them. Easy to install and very reliable. I've used and installed them for years.

 

[MDS]

As an alternative to IR repeaters, you can get an RF capable universal remote. For the ~$150 quoted above, you can get a URC-200 or URC-350 plus its RF base station from Universal Electronics. The 350 is nearly identical to the 200 but adds the ability for individually addressable IR emitters which is of use if you have multiple components that use the same commands (like two Tivos, for example). Universal (Home Theater Master) also has other remotes that are plus or minus the cost of the URC series that you could consider as well.

Radio Shack and Pyramid sell extenders/repeaters that are alot cheaper than $100. One For All (URC-9910) and Radio Shack also have RF capable remotes that will work, but for a few bucks more you can get one of the URC or HTM-MX remotes that are superior.

 

[Bud Weaver]

Super help!
Thanx alot guys!!