Post 1 made on Wednesday April 20, 2005 at 14:33 |
Pronto Pro used with RF extender feeding IR via probes to Sony VCR/Denon AMP/Panasonic VCR.
Used in room with existing dimmable lighting (flou type), when lighting is off all works OK, set lighting to between 25-60% level and erractic operation, 100% no RF control at all??
Would appear that lighting is emitting RF upsetting Pronto.
Used individual product remotes( IR) works fine.
Any thoughts? Dimmers are located some 6-7metres away. Appreciate any replys from anyone having had simular problems or thoughts ........
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Post 2 made on Wednesday April 20, 2005 at 16:09 |
bomberjim Super Member |
Joined: Posts: | September 2001 3,894 |
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Sounds like the lights are the problem. You could try changing the "ballasts" as they may actually be doing the RF emissions. IIRC newer fixtures have the ballast included in the lights themselves however.
Short of changing the ballast/bulbs, the only thing you can do is move the extender around to try to minimize the interference.
Well, I guess you could try building a tinfoil hat for the extender (also keeps aliens from reading it's thoughts) ;-)
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OP | Post 3 made on Wednesday April 20, 2005 at 16:48 |
Hi Jim,
Many thanks for the input, tinhat on the drawing board as we speak!!
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Post 4 made on Wednesday April 27, 2005 at 19:49 |
Ernie Bornn-Gilman Yes, That Ernie! |
Joined: Posts: | December 2001 30,104 |
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Or perhaps it might be easier or cheaper to go back to using IR from the remote.
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