The BlastIR is designed to get your remote control's signal to where it needs to go. Since remote control signals (IR) need "line-of-sight" to work, you will need this extender if the equipment you're trying to control is not in sight. You'll need to extend your IR signals, especially if your TV is wall-mounted.Sewell's IR extender kits provide all the parts you need in one convenient package to send an IR signal from the comfort of your couch to wherever you store your equipment. How This Works:This kit includes an IR receiver, a connecting block (which also serves as a signal repeater), and IR emitters. The IR receiver is a small inconspicuous device that you can mount on your HDTV's bezel or anywhere else in the room where you will want to point your remote. It is small and very easy to hide, but must be in line-of-site to your couch (or wherever you will be sitting when using your remote control). This receiver receives your remote control's commands and sends the signal over 3.5mm mini stereo wire to the connecting block (which you can hide behind your wall). The connecting block then actively repeats and sends the same signal through all IR emitters connected to the block. Four emitters come with the kit and each emitter features two "eyes". Each eye blasts out the same IR signal, and you can tape them directly to your equipment or simply fix them to a nearby shelf or wall (or even the back of the door of your video closet).
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Good product (wired IR remote extender)
I wanted a wired IR extender instead of an RF (wireless) style to control my TV/cable and stereo equipment. This product is exactly what I hoped. It comes with one eye to receive the remote control signal and a dual emitter for the equipment rack (which I located in a closet). The amplifier unit has up to six emitter outputs to feed the equipment rack. The amplifier also has an input if you want to add an in-wall receiver (sold separately). The recevier cable and emitter cables use standard 1/8" stereo plugs and the cables are about 6 feet. I added a separate 25 foot cable to extend the recevier eye and it works fine. The receveir eye and amplifer both have an LED that illuminates whne the remote control is pressed to show it processes the signal. Finally, this same product is available from many suppliers, this supplier was notably less expensive.
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Not bad but ....
Installation was supper easy and worked just fine with my equipment. Couple of things that I did not count on but should have:
1. Now there is about a half second delay from when I send the signal and when there is a response. I understand that this is normal but did not think of it when I was looking at doing this project.
2. There is a blue indicator light that flashes with each press of a remote. This is to show you that the system has received the signal. I am thinking about blocking this light out with some electrical tape. When the room is dark, very annoying.
Works w/Panasonic Plasma TV's just fine.
I have bought two of these now, and been very satisifed with both of them. Some reviewers have said that these units do not work with plasma TV's due to some sort of interference, but they worked just fine for me. I would not hesitate to buy another one if I needed it.
Product Features :
- Forward infrared signals to operate electronic components behind closed doors
- IR Receiver has size of 2.25in (L) x 0.5in (W) x 0.5in (H); 9ft cable is attached for connection to IR Repeater
- Emitters have a dual emitter y-cable; overall length is 9 feet; final 3 feet may be separated. 38kHz & 56kHz transmit frequency.
- Simple to use; Controls 4 devices (expandable to a maximum of 12)
- Kit includes: IR Distribution Block; Mini IR Receiver; (2) Dual IR Emitters; AC/DC Adapter
Rating : 4.4
List Price : $44.95
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