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What is IR hardware? Media Center says its not connected

Anonymous
2011-01-18T03:34:06+00:00

Original title: IR hardware

I have recently bought a connector for cable and have been trying to set things up so that i can watch and record shows on my computer. I have run into the problem that it says my ir hardware isn't connected. Since i have never even heard of this I'm guessing that there is something else that i need to get in order to finally get this up and running.  Could someone let me know what an IR hardware is, and what i should do? I am really not wanting to go buy something else.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-18T04:19:20+00:00

    Infrared (IR) hardware allows wireless communication and data transfer between devices by the transmission of infrared light.

    In case of Windows Media Center if you have a Set top box,a Media Center compatible remote control and IR devices you can change the tv channels.An infrared remote control cable—also known as anIR blaster—is a small, infrared device you can use to control a cable or satellite set-top box using your Media Center remote. These are generally packaged with Media Center remotes and TV tuners.

    To know more:-

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Set-up-a-TV-signal-in-Windows-Media-Center

    S.Sengupta Media Center MVP

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