MrBirch89 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hello everyone. Sorry if this is a repeat of pervious posts, although i can't seem to find any. I bought some Audio LTD 2040's and the signal is intermittent between the TX and the RX. Its like it gains signal then looses it straight away. I have the Switch-IR key fob that is supposed to be able to change frequencies with, but it doesn't seem to read the TX or RX. Has anyone had any problems like this before. Thanks, Mathew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsound Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Obvious stuff first: Are you trying to use the IR unit when the Transmitter and Receiver are powered on? Are you pointing the IR unit at the IR window on the Tx or Rx? Does the IR unit screen display anything? Best Wishes, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimPitot Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Have you called Audio? If they need repair/service, and are out of warranty, send them to RFS rather than Audio. Much quicker turnaround time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Have you tried the IR on another 2040? Pointing it at the IR receiver is not enough, in my experience. It needs to actually touch the other device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 The Switch-IR have a battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Mansvelt Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Constantin is right you have to get the switch ir touching up against the ir window and even then it can be a bit difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBirch89 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Im trying with both powered on, i have put it right up to the window on both but still the same error message. The actual IR switcher is beaten up, maybe that is the problem. I will change the battery out and try that. No i havnt tried it with another set as i only have one set unfortunately. Has anyone had the error message before? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBirch89 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Whats RFS Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campion Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 The sweet spot for the IR is about 10mm away from the window, pointing directly down on it. Without a doubt the worse thing about 2040's is the IR fob, (or "error fob"). I've had mine 3 years so although I am getting quite good at fobbing now, its still 50/50. Apparently sunny conditions don't help the IR signal but I wouldn't be able to comment on that since I'm in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 http://www.richmondfilmservices.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 The sweet spot for the IR is about 10mm away from the window, pointing directly down on it. Without a doubt the worse thing about 2040's is the IR fob, (or "error fob"). I've had mine 3 years so although I am getting quite good at fobbing now, its still 50/50. Apparently sunny conditions don't help the IR signal but I wouldn't be able to comment on that since I'm in Scotland. Incandescent lights reduce the sensitivity of IR detectors badly, since most of an incandescent's output is infra red. Larry F Lectro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBirch89 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks for all your help everyone. Ive called the nice man at Richmond Film Services and its getting sent off to be diagnosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albrecht Harms Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 and then you try again with a fresh battery. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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