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Next Generation A B setting question

post #1 of 4
2/16/13 at 7:48am
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I've used a nextgen extender to control my receiver for years. Works great. I recently got new cable service and I can use the remote to control my audio level on my receiver and the cable box channels etc. without the nextgen.

But, when I close my cabinet and have the next get set to A I can control my cable box, but, not my reveiver. When I have nextgen set to B, I can control my receiver, but, not my cable box. What basic concept am I not understanding here? Thanks in advance for any help.
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post #2 of 4
2/16/13 at 10:58am
I believe those settings are for the IR frequency used - you'll see mention of "dual band IR" and newer cable boxes. I suspect the A/B switch is selecting which of the frequencies to use on the output.

If you're just using the NextGen to get through a cabinet in the same room - you might be able to switch to a simple IR repeater with dual-band support:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011009&p_id=9895&seq=1&format=2

Jeff
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post #3 of 4
2/18/13 at 3:22pm
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Thanks Jeff. I'll give it a try and let you know how it works.
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post #4 of 4
2/19/13 at 10:29am
Another option would be to purchase another NextGen receiver and set one to A and one to B.

http://www.smarthome.com/8045IR/NextGen-Extra-Receiver-for-the-IR-to-RF-to-IR-Remote-Control-Range-Extender-Kit-433-MHz/p.aspx
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