[mythtv-users] Hauppauge IR compatible with IR repeater system

[William Munson]

Michelle Dupuis wrote:
> I have an IR repeater system, from a popular company (forgot the name 
> X?????? - can't see the brand because mounted behind lid) for my home 
> theatre.  Can I plug the output of this repeater (2 wire IR blaster) 
> directly into the Hauppauge IR input?
>  

It depends on  your system. The ones that I have seen have 2 parts. A 
remote receiver that you aim your remote at and the "repeater" which 
generally receive a RF signal from your remote receiver and then 
transmit  a repeated IR signal that  your tv/receiver can decode. So no 
direct connection required. Only needs a power connection and to have 
the repeater LED transmitters placed where they can send a signal to 
your myth box's IR receiver.

If you are talking about directly connecting the output of the repeater 
to your PVR input that is not recommended and will likely burn out your 
PVR card. You will need to either design an interface board and do some 
creative wiring or you will need to place the PVR  card's sensor where 
it can detect the output from your repeater.