Toshiba TX20 User Manual - Page 15
Building an IR Tent., cable or satellite box with its remote. However
UPC - 022265960073
View all Toshiba TX20 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 15 highlights
Cables and Accessories Building an IR Tent. The exact methods and materials you use to build the IR tent will depend on the shape of your cable or satellite box's IR window and the materials you have available. However, the general procedure described below will guide you. ᕡ Cover the area around the IR emitters and the cable or satellite box's IR window with a ᕡ Place a piece of opaque material-for 1 piece of thick fabric, such as black flannel. You could create a cover using cardboard or opaque tape instead. The important point is that the material you use fits snugly over the area around the translucent IR window and the IR Control cable's emitters. example, cloth or tape-over the IR emitters (shown on opposite page) and the IR window of the cable or satellite box. If possible, cover the entire IR window on the cable or satellite box, because signal interference can enter from anywhere in the window. For some cable and satellite boxes, covering the entire IR window will include covering the controls on the front. In that case, you won't be able to use the controls, nor will you be able to control the cable or satellite box with its remote. However, we recommend using only your TiVo remote to change the channel. If you still need to access your cable or satellite box, use materials that are relatively easy to remove. IR window DMS cable or satellite box ᕢ Secure the cloth, tape, or other material (with tape or by another method), making sure that it fits closely around the IR window and the IR Control cable's emitters. ᕢ Secure the material, making sure that it fits snugly. 7