Samsung’s Infrared Extender cable is a little device that lets the Smart Touch Remote communicate with your cable box or other AV devices. In other words, you will be able to turn the cable box on and change channels with the Smart Touch Remote without using your cable remote.
How do I connect IR cable to Samsung TV?
Connect the IR cable to the IR out port on the back of the TV and position the emitter near to the device that you want to control and then select OK to continue. The IR Extender cable relays signals between your TV and other devices. )
How does an IR Extender cable work?
An IR extender cable is an Infra-Red Eye Extension to instead of pointing the remote control directly at the TV, you can point the remote directly toward the IR Eye sensor instead, giving you a much greater range and more versatility with the remote controller features.
Where do you plug in IR extender?
To use it, connect the IR Extender to the IR In input on the back of the TV Box or TV Adapter. Put the other end of the IR Extender somewhere that allows a direct line of sight between it and the remote.
How do I know if my TV is IR enabled?
Check if the IR Remote Control sends Infrared signals
Press and hold one of the buttons on the remote control. Look at the viewfinder or LCD screen. If the remote control sends a signal, you should see a light in the viewfinder or cellphone screen when you press buttons on the remote control.
Where is the IR receiver on my Samsung TV?
On most Samsung TVs the infrared sensor is on the lower right-hand side of the screen or the lower middle. Make sure that there are no objects in front of these areas of your TV.
How long can an IR extender cable be?
The standard length of the IR receiver cable is 2 meters; it can be extended up to max. 300 meters, using a UTP or an equivalent cable.
What is an IR emitter cable?
IR emitters are small wired transmitters for repeating an infrared signal from your remote to an isolated piece of A/V equipment. They are available in single or dual emitter packages with the latter emitting the same signal through two separate housings.
Where is the IR sensor on a cable box?
The IR sensor on the box is a cone-shaped area that is usually behind a dark plastic panel. Use a flashlight to locate it if you are not sure where it is located on your set top box.
How do I set my cable box to receive IR signal spectrum?
How do I get my cable box to receive IR signals?
Use Xfinity remote to change settings in box: Menu>Settings>Remote Control>Activate IR.Some remotes have a setup button: press hold Setup button until light solid, then enter 987.
