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Remote control of hidden components?


How do I control my gear with remote if it's hidden behind cabinet doors? HT novice so be kind.

Is there a device that plugs into the rear of the BDP, Receiver,... (isn't there an IR plug on the back?) and another part sits on top of cabinet? Something simple, not expensive. Then there's the four remotes I have also. There has to be an inexpensive solution for this without getting too complicated and messy.

Thanks
sakahara
streetdaddy
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Sakahara,
I would love to see your HT setup. If it looks anything like your 2 ch, i bet it's beautiful!
sakahara OP
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Soix: I actually saw that before. It is a good, inexpensive solution. Just don't care for the style of remote. Do they have to design them w/o any aesthetics though.
I may try the Logitech Harmony RF, or their RF receiver with URC remote.

Streetdaddy: It's nothing special in terms of room set up. But it is clean and simple. If they allowed pictures here I'd post one.
streetdaddy
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[IMG]http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/streetdaddy/1229748957.jpg[/IMG]
sakahara OP
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Looks cool. Mines nothing like that. Just a plain room with low media console, hidden gear, table top LCR speakers, REL sub to one side, and soon to be wall mounted plasma. I'll have pictures later on.
sakahara OP
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Are all IR repeater/extenders and IR Universal Remotes compatible?

I was thinking to get an IR repeater/extender for now (URC, Harmony, Salamander,...) and then get a UR once I decide on one. They're not very expensive and i can live with the IR receiver device sitting in the open, or somewhat concealed.

The URC RF-20/MRF-100B Bundle is a good value, but there are a number of concerns with users feedback and I don't want to end up being one of those.
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