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Jack Tyler
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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:49 am    Post subject: remote control won't reflect off walls Reply with quote
The remote for my Panasonic DVD-S27 is the first I've seen that won't
bounce off walls or even mirrors to control the unit. I'd like it to do
that because it's set up behind the viewing couch next to a projector
for a short cable run. The batteries are brand new. Could its
particular type of infrared LED be the problem, and could it be changed
with no ill effects? I'd prefer not to attach an infrared booster
unless I have no other choice. Thanks.

JT

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Bill McCutcheon
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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:10 am    Post subject: Re: remote control won't reflect off walls Reply with quote
"Jack Tyler" <jctyler_67@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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The remote for my Panasonic DVD-S27 is the first I've seen that won't
bounce off walls or even mirrors to control the unit. I'd like it to do
that because it's set up behind the viewing couch next to a projector
for a short cable run. The batteries are brand new. Could its
particular type of infrared LED be the problem, and could it be changed
with no ill effects? I'd prefer not to attach an infrared booster
unless I have no other choice. Thanks.

JT


What are the advertised range and maximum angle of the remote? Perhaps
your reflected path is just too long or your mirror is not angled
properly.
-- Bill McC.
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CWatters
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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: remote control won't reflect off walls Reply with quote
"Bill McCutcheon" <wjmccn@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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"Jack Tyler" <jctyler_67@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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The remote for my Panasonic DVD-S27 is the first I've seen that won't
bounce off walls or even mirrors to control the unit.

Try a universal remote?

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Jack Tyler
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 6:10 am    Post subject: Re: remote control won't reflect off walls Reply with quote
CWatters wrote:
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"Bill McCutcheon" <wjmccn@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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"Jack Tyler" <jctyler_67@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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The remote for my Panasonic DVD-S27 is the first I've seen that
won't
bounce off walls or even mirrors to control the unit.

Try a universal remote?

That would be my last option since there are a lot of unit-specific
functions for this DVD player.

JT
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Jack Tyler
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 6:10 am    Post subject: Re: remote control won't reflect off walls Reply with quote
Bill McCutcheon wrote:

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"Jack Tyler" <jctyler_67@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1109022571.378557.143650@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
The remote for my Panasonic DVD-S27 is the first I've seen that
won't
bounce off walls or even mirrors to control the unit. I'd like it
to do
that because it's set up behind the viewing couch next to a
projector
for a short cable run. The batteries are brand new. Could its
particular type of infrared LED be the problem, and could it be
changed
with no ill effects? I'd prefer not to attach an infrared booster
unless I have no other choice. Thanks.

JT


What are the advertised range and maximum angle of the remote?
Perhaps
your reflected path is just too long or your mirror is not angled
properly.

I've tried all possible angles, even putting a mirror just a foot away
with the total distance being about two feet. I only need to reflect
off a projector screen (and/or wall) 12-15 feet in front of the sitting
position and that's effortless for my other remotes.

JT
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JeffM
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:55 pm    Post subject: Re: remote control won't reflect off walls Reply with quote
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Try a universal remote?
CWatters

there are a lot of unit-specific functions for this DVD player
Jack Tyler

http://www.google.com/search?&q=remote-control+learning-remote
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Boris Mohar
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 6:31 pm    Post subject: Re: remote control won't reflect off walls Reply with quote
On 21 Feb 2005 13:49:31 -0800, "Jack Tyler" <jctyler_67@yahoo.com> wrote:

Quote:
The remote for my Panasonic DVD-S27 is the first I've seen that won't
bounce off walls or even mirrors to control the unit. I'd like it to do
that because it's set up behind the viewing couch next to a projector
for a short cable run. The batteries are brand new. Could its
particular type of infrared LED be the problem, and could it be changed
with no ill effects? I'd prefer not to attach an infrared booster
unless I have no other choice. Thanks.

JT

Perhaps the receiver PD is a narrow angle? Did you try other remotes?



Regards,

Boris Mohar

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Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca
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