I would like to place my home theater system out of sight in a cabinet but still be able to use a remote with the cabinet door closed. Are there any programmable remotes able to do this? Is RF transmission the answer, if yes, are the Pronto remotes RF remotes?

Yes, RS 15-2117, OFA 9910, are a few that come to mind. A programmable with "pyramids" is another option.

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Yes, the above 2 are pre-packaged with the required command centers. Pyramids would require "2", one inside the cabinet to convert RF back to IR, and one Outside to convert IR (from a remote) to RF. The prontos aren't RF remotes, but could be used with pyramids

The MX-800 is programmable and RF, but I'm not sure if they package with a "command center"; anthony or edmund would know more about that.

If the cabinet doors are glass, no RF would be required. If wood, then yes. Metal/mirrors may screw up the RF option. My doors are glass so normal IR works fine. You're "out of site" comment assumes wood or other solid/non-glass substance. Usually typical cabinets don't have enough depth to accomodate the command center or second pyramid to be placed in front of the components with good IR access tyo the devices IR "windows". therefore, expect to need "bugs" (also called IR extenders, as well as other euphamisms) to make it all work.

Jim

Just a follow-up.

MX-800 does include a "receiver" (command center), and 6 "bugs". MSRP is 499.00 (ouch). The remote itself evidently transmits RF, so it doesn't have a second "pyramid" type device to work in conjunction with the "receiver" which goes in the cabinet. Clicking on the "banner" usually at the top will give you a description of the package.

A bunch to steep for my pockets.

Jim