[mythtv-users] Two mysteries

[Dan Wilga]

On 4/28/13 1:21 PM, Matt B wrote:
> Mystery #1:
> With my new mythtv box turned on but disconnected from HDMI and 
> ethernet (so the only cord attached is the DC power cord) my dinky 
> link IR repeater is firing randomly.  It is worse when I'm playing 
> back content and seems to be quieter when the mythbox is idle.
[...]
> Mystery #2:
> Based on the failure of my MCE receiver I bought a FLIRC 
> <http://flirc.tv/> IR receiver.  However when I plug it in to the 
> mythbox it receives bogus key presses such that I can't program it.
I think your problem is most likely due to something unexpected emitting 
IR. A very common reason for this is the fluorescent backlight in an LCD 
TV or monitor. Try turning off all such sources and see if the IR 
receiver LED quiets down.

-- 
Dan Wilga                                                        "Ook."

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