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Thomson Media Box

  • 12-01-2010 12:05pm
    #1
    gpjordanf1
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    Hi

    Anyone know where the IR port is on the front of the newer silver Thomson Media Box ( non DVR version )

    Thanks

    Had a look on UPC and Thomson site but to no avail, infact they use the DVR manual for this box on UPC site.


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  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Get a torch and shine it at the front of the machine, the infrared sensor will appear as a dark red spot about 1/4" diameter.


  • #3
    gpjordanf1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 867 ✭✭✭gpjordanf1


    coylemj wrote: »
    Get a torch and shine it at the front of the machine, the infrared sensor will appear as a dark red spot about 1/4" diameter.

    Cheers Coylemj

    will check it out!


  • #4
    HattieMcDoogal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 117 ✭✭HattieMcDoogal


    gpjordanf1 wrote: »
    Hi
    Anyone know where the IR port is on the front of the newer silver Thomson Media Box ( non DVR version )

    Does it not flash when you press button on the remote? If it doesn't then point your mobile phone camera towards it and watch through the camera. You should see it flash when the remote control buttons are pressed.

    Don't ask me to explain the physics on that one :D


  • #5
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    It's just to the right of the little vertical row of symbols (power, telephone, envelope) on the left of the unit.


  • #6
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    HattieMcDoogal wrote: »
    Does it not flash when you press button on the remote? If it doesn't then point your mobile phone camera towards it and watch through the camera. You should see it flash when the remote control buttons are pressed.

    Don't ask me to explain the physics on that one :D
    :confused: Why would an IR receiver flash?


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  • #7
    HattieMcDoogal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 117 ✭✭HattieMcDoogal


    Alun wrote: »
    :confused: Why would an IR receiver flash?

    Sorry I meant there's normally a little red light next to the IR receiver that flashes when a signal is received.


  • #8
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    HattieMcDoogal wrote: »
    Sorry I meant there's normally a little red light next to the IR receiver that flashes when a signal is received.
    There isn't on this box though.


  • #9
    HattieMcDoogal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 117 ✭✭HattieMcDoogal


    Alun wrote: »
    There isn't on this box though.

    Then try watching the front of the box through your mobile phone camera. 'Something' might flash then.


  • #10
    Fresh Pots
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    HattieMcDoogal wrote: »
    Then try watching the front of the box through your mobile phone camera. 'Something' might flash then.
    Tried that there and nothing flashes on my box.


  • #11
    dunworth1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    if you shine a light around on the front of the box you should be able to see it


    if i remember correctly its near where the red standby light is


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  • #12
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    dunworth1 wrote: »
    if i remember correctly its near where the red standby light is
    As I said above, just to the right of the actual standby light is a vertical row of symbols, a power symbol, a telephone and an envelope. The sensor is to the right of these.


  • #13
    dunworth1
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    Alun wrote: »
    As I said above, just to the right of the actual standby light is a vertical row of symbols, a power symbol, a telephone and an envelope. The sensor is to the right of these.

    yep that where it is


  • #14
    gpjordanf1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 867 ✭✭✭gpjordanf1


    Alun wrote: »
    As I said above, just to the right of the actual standby light is a vertical row of symbols, a power symbol, a telephone and an envelope. The sensor is to the right of these.

    Nice one, thats worked now with my signal sender! Pefect!


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