Can I use the original NTL/Telewest IRDA remote directly with the STB and also a Red-Eye compatible remote from another room via an infra-red repeater /sender?
Yes. IRDA commands are ignored by the Red-Eye and received directly by the cable box, whilst Red-Eye commands are received and translated by the Red-Eye. (You will not see the infamous ‘buffering’ problem which sometimes occurs on the 4000 box if you use both IRDA and RC5 remotes.). You might need to experiment with the position of Red-Eye on the front of the STB to give sufficient line-of-sight for the remote, but as the original IRDA remote is quite powerful, this will not usually be a problem. You can not use the IRDA remote from the other room.
Related Questions
- All I want to do is control my Pace STB from another room at minimum cost, why would I want to use Red-Eye instead of just buying an IRDA compatible IR sender/repeater ?
- Can I use the original NTL/Telewest IRDA remote directly with the STB and also a Red-Eye compatible remote from another room via an infra-red repeater /sender?
- My cable company isn NTL or Telewest - will Red-Eye work on my Pace STB ?
