Harmony 360 issue with HR10-250 TiVo

TD30 · 12-31-06, 08:23 PM

Hi all, maybe somebody can help me out with a strange one here? I am getting intermittent response using my Harmony 360 remote with my HD TiVo box (HR10-250). If I press a key, sometimes the TiVo sees it and sometimes not. I can tell because a little yellow LED will light when the TiVo sees an IR command. Keep in mind, I have been through the "slow response" thread and none of that has helped.

I believe I can explain exactly what is going on although I cannot explain why. I realize this probably sounds crazy, but I have tested this over and over again. If I place my hand in front of the remote (blocking a DIRECT IR path), then the TiVo accepts all commands promptly. If I point the remote at the TiVo unit normally from my sofa (without blocking), it misses some of the commands sent. However, if I point the remote directly at the TiVo from a very close distance (about 3 feet or less) it works perfectly. My sofa is a normal distance from the TiVo (~10 ft).

Any ideas on what is happening here?

tgibbs · 12-31-06, 10:22 PM

Have you tried increasing the number of repeats?

TD30 · 01-01-07, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgibbs

Have you tried increasing the number of repeats?

Yes, tried increasing and decreasing the repeats with no real difference. If I set it too high (like 3), it will starting getting multiple commands when it receives the command at all. Thanks.

TD30 · 01-02-07, 01:08 PM

No ideas huh?

tokerblue · 01-02-07, 11:07 PM

If you stand next to the Tivo and it works fine, it could be that your remote has a bad IR emitter. I have the HR10-250 and I sit back 10 feet and my 880 has no problems sending signals.

Here are the settings that I have found to be optimal on my Tivo.

Repeats: 1
Power On Delay: 300
Interkey Delay: 0
Interdevice Delay: 100

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TD30 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	Harmony 360 issue with HR10-250 TiVo Hi all, maybe somebody can help me out with a strange one here? I am getting intermittent response using my Harmony 360 remote with my HD TiVo box (HR10-250). If I press a key, sometimes the TiVo sees it and sometimes not. I can tell because a little yellow LED will light when the TiVo sees an IR command. Keep in mind, I have been through the "slow response" thread and none of that has helped. I believe I can explain exactly what is going on although I cannot explain why. I realize this probably sounds crazy, but I have tested this over and over again. If I place my hand in front of the remote (blocking a DIRECT IR path), then the TiVo accepts all commands promptly. If I point the remote at the TiVo unit normally from my sofa (without blocking), it misses some of the commands sent. However, if I point the remote directly at the TiVo from a very close distance (about 3 feet or less) it works perfectly. My sofa is a normal distance from the TiVo (~10 ft). Any ideas on what is happening here?

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tokerblue AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,292	If you stand next to the Tivo and it works fine, it could be that your remote has a bad IR emitter. I have the HR10-250 and I sit back 10 feet and my 880 has no problems sending signals. Here are the settings that I have found to be optimal on my Tivo. Repeats: 1 Power On Delay: 300 Interkey Delay: 0 Interdevice Delay: 100

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tgibbs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 204	Have you tried increasing the number of repeats?

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TD30 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	No ideas huh?