[mythtv-users] Random up or down ir signal received on hauppagepvr-150

[Brian Phillips]

Tim Shannon wrote:
> I'm using a Hauppage pvr 150 as my tv tuner, and i'm using the
> bundled remote and ir receiver, as well as the blaster to change
> channels on my directtv STB.  Randomly when watching tv or videos,
> the recording skips forward or tries to change channels.   
> 
> When I just watch the irsignals being picked up by the pvr, I see
> random down and up buttons getting pressed.  This happens even if
> there are no batteries in the remote or if the remote is under a
> pillow or in the next room or something.  So I know for a fact it's
> not a faultly remote, or a sticky key or something.  The ir reciever
> is actually receieving a signal, or thinking it's recieving a signal.
> 
> Has anyone seen this before.  It's really annoying watching a show,
> then have it skip to the end and have the entire episode ruined. 

What kind of TV do you have?

I know ever since I got my new Sharp LCD television, the IR receiver I own
(microsoft) goes nuts everytime the TV starts up.  On closer inspection, I
see that there are two IR "windows" on the front of the TV.  I can only
assume one is receiving and the other one is blasting for some reason.  I
have never looked at what it's sending, but it doesn't affect my TV watching
experience, so I haven't investigated further.

Brian