control UPC mediabox from behind cabinet door

sensate

Hope someone can help with this.

We received a new upc mediabox over the weekend. Generally very happy with features and quality. I want to hide it from view, however, in a cabinet with a wooden door.

Question relates to how I can control it with the remote without having line of sight to the IR receiver on the box. I am happy to place a small IR extension on the door of the cabinet but I can't seem to track down which product would be best to get for this and how this would interface to the box.

Thanks in advance for any help.

bk

I know they are very expensive, but ideally what you are looking for is a harmony RF remote with an IR blaster.

Alternatively for cheaper you have this:
http://hothardware.com/News/Logitech-Harmony-IR-Extender-Blasts-IR-Signals-Beyond-AV-Cabinet-Doors/

sensate

Thanks, bk, your post was very helpful in setting me in the right direction ...

This one also seems to get very favourable reviews and looks very simple to setup - http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/04/next-generation-remote-control-extender-review/

Cheap, too - seeing it for $40 on ebay.

Cheers.

bk

That looks cool, let us know how it works out, might get one myself.

sensate

In the end, after a bit more digging, this one looks like the best option!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marmitek-Invisible-Control-infrared-receiver/dp/B000GIXHGA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257518282&sr=8-3

and seeing it cheaper here -

http://www.reallycleverhomes.co.uk/acatalog/Marmitek_Invisible_Control_set.html

Freddie59

Bought one of THESE at the weekend (€50 in local TV shop). Works like a dream with the UPC DVR. DVR in attic. Daughter's TV in bedroom (wall mounted). Excellent results.:) Comes with a little plug-in cable that allows you to control 3 other devices at the same time.