Using remote w/components stored behind wall

I want to hang my new plasma TV on the wall. Behind the wall is a closet
where I wish to store the components. The issue is that with the components
stored behind the wall the remote control will not engage the components. Is
there a way to overcome such an issue? Can a wire be run from the components
to an area where the remote can "see" it (I see nothing on the back of the
components for such a setup)? It seems all of the components need a line of
sight to work.

Thanks for any suggestions!

JW

On Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:43:21 -0800, Jerry West wrote:

I want to hang my new plasma TV on the wall. Behind the wall is a closet
where I wish to store the components. The issue is that with the components
stored behind the wall the remote control will not engage the components. Is
there a way to overcome such an issue? Can a wire be run from the components
to an area where the remote can "see" it (I see nothing on the back of the
components for such a setup)? It seems all of the components need a line of
sight to work.

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On Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:43:21 -0800, "Jerry West" wrote:

I want to hang my new plasma TV on the wall. Behind the wall is a closet
where I wish to store the components. The issue is that with the components
stored behind the wall the remote control will not engage the components. Is
there a way to overcome such an issue? Can a wire be run from the components
to an area where the remote can "see" it (I see nothing on the back of the
components for such a setup)? It seems all of the components need a line of
sight to work.

Thanks for any suggestions!

JW



I use the following "New Generation" remote extender for my Sattelite receiver. It works (I am not
related in any way with the comapnay).

This extender allows me to control any/everything on the receiver, even though the receiver is in my
attic. Very nice, except that it hiccups once in a while due to interferance on the frequency. The
battery which lasts for months is rechargable, and a spare is always charging. I send the video abd
audio via coax cables to a RadioShack modulator to channel 125, and then insert it into my cable
feed for the house.... works awsomely.

The nicest thing though, is that the extender does not require a "sending unit" in the room of use.
Most (all?) other extenders require a sending unit in the room you are in, to re-send the IR signal
as an RF signal. With this one, I can walk around the house (anywhere), and still change channels
on any TV in the house (I have many TV's). The transmitter is actually inside the battery used in
the original handheld remote unit. You just supplant one of the batteries with the transmitter and
small battery. Works with almost any remote.

LS

Oops... forgot to add the link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEXT-GENERATION-...em300052232997



I use the following "New Generation" remote extender for my Sattelite receiver. It works (I am not
related in any way with the comapnay).

This extender allows me to control any/everything on the receiver, even though the receiver is in my
attic. Very nice, except that it hiccups once in a while due to interferance on the frequency. The
battery which lasts for months is rechargable, and a spare is always charging. I send the video abd
audio via coax cables to a RadioShack modulator to channel 125, and then insert it into my cable
feed for the house.... works awsomely.

The nicest thing though, is that the extender does not require a "sending unit" in the room of use.
Most (all?) other extenders require a sending unit in the room you are in, to re-send the IR signal
as an RF signal. With this one, I can walk around the house (anywhere), and still change channels
on any TV in the house (I have many TV's). The transmitter is actually inside the battery used in
the original handheld remote unit. You just supplant one of the batteries with the transmitter and
small battery. Works with almost any remote.

LS