[mythtv-users] Possible to use IR Blaster with 1/8" mono jack?

blake blake at www.loadedshelf.com
Wed Apr 30 19:54:30 UTC 2008


On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:15:29 -0700, James Crow <james at ultratans.com> wrote:

>   I have an older MCE receiver that has two ports for IR Blasters.

See, my receiver didn't come with any ports. It's just a smooth black box!

> If the kworld has an ir blaster port it should work, but it could be
> wired up in reverse of how the MCE blaster works. You could get a normal
> led and hook it up to a 1/8" plug and try that on your kworld card. If
> the LED does not light up (when attempting to send a signal) try
> reversing the connections from the LED to the plug.

I've been using the digital camera gag and not seeing any flashes off the  
blaster. I'm not sure how I can reverse anything because it's one cord  
with no detachable parts.

> Hopefully I haven't just muddled the water more.

Maybe. But thanks for the input!


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