[mythtv-users] PVR-150 IR receiver extension?

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Oct 23, 2007, at 10:24 AM, Michael T. Dean wrote:

> On 10/23/2007 12:44 PM, Mark Boyum wrote:
>> With the help of this mailing list I have turned an old Athlon 1400
>> based system into a MythTV machine that my wife brags about.  Last
>> night I finally configured lirc to use the remote included with my
>> pvr-150.  It was actually pretty easy thanks to the Ubuntu guides.  I
>> have, however, hit a snag.  Since my BE/FE combo is a loud old thing,
>> it is located in the utility room beneath our television.  The
>> included cable for the IR receiver is not very long and doesn't come
>> close to making the trip through the floor into the entertainment  
>> system.
>
> I'm a huge supporter of getting Myth boxes out of the viewing room.
> After all, it's the show you want to see, not the box.  :)
>
>> Does anyone know if an extension cable that would work with this
>> device?  I attempted a simple headphone style extension cable, but
>> that does not work.  Apparently the connections are slightly  
>> different.
>
> Never tried it, but this might work, instead of extending the  
> existing.
>
> http://www.irblaster.info/hauppauge_ir.html
>
> It even gives you the specs for making your own if you'd rather do  
> that
> than buy the one he makes (or you need something other than 72" and
> don't feel like asking if he could make it for you :).
>
> Mike (not the one on the web page, though)

I used an 1/8" cable extender without a problem. I don't remember if  
it was stereo or mono, but one worked and the other didn't. I don't  
use my PVR's IR Receiver any more so I couldn't tell you which  
worked. For a couple bucks you can buy each at Radio Shack and return  
the one that doesn't work. :)