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Rotel RSX-1058 Won't Respond to Remote Commands

Have any forum members experienced a situation where your Rotel receiver suddenly stopped responding to remote commands?  I haven't made any changes to my system, set-up or remote (I use a Logitech Harmony One) but my receiver is unresponsive to any and all remote commands.  I haven't been able to find the OEM remote to perform a test but it seems more likely to be a problem with the receiver; it worked perfectly one minute than it just suddenly stopped responding.  Any info on similar experiences is appreciated.
hiatus73
soix
8,739 posts
 
I assume you checked the batteries in the remote.  I had two friends buy Harmony remotes and both failed within a year, so not sure I'd be too quick to blame the Rotel.  Maybe try unplugging the receiver for a minute and then try again.  

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tls49
1,351 posts
 

Agree with soix, remote is likely the problem. Even if you had this problem with the OEM remote, it would likely be the remote. Not saying it couldn't be the receiver, but would look at the remote first.

czarivey
5,705 posts
 
Scream remote commands LOUDER!
dbtom2
382 posts
 
I had a similar problem with a remote a few years ago. The bluetooth xmitter on my phone interfered with it.

Another time, a new light bulb in the same room interfered with the signal. The up-volume command would issue but not stop when my finger released the button. Crazy jumps to the volume knob on that one.

Perhaps something else - new - is creating an issue with the remote signal beam. 

(Of course, I have more than once incorrectly installed the batteries in the remote. So there's that.)

Good luck.

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