Connecting The Ir Control Cable - Gateway 610 User Manual

Connecting the IR control cable (optional)
If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box
for the Media Center video source, connect the optional
infrared (IR) control cable from your Media Center PC to
the set-top box IR sensor window. The IR control cable
sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to
change channels.
1
Plug the IR control cable into the IR control port on
the back of your Media Center PC.
2
Locate the IR sensor by shining a fl ashlight through
the set-top box IR sensor window. Look for a 1/2 to
3/8 inch metallic rectangle with a 1/8 inch dark circle
in the middle. This is the IR sensor.
3
Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR
control.
4
Place the sticky side of the IR control on the set-top
box sensor window. Make sure that the IR control
is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that you
located in step 2.
Tip:
The Media Center PC IR control cable sends infrared signals to your
set-top box or satellite receiver. However, some set-top boxes are
set to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote. Before
using the Media Center remote, make sure that the set-top box is set
to accept infrared signals. See your set-top box guide for information
about remote settings.
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