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Building an IR Tent. The exact methods and materials you use to build the IR tent will
depend on the shape of your cable or satellite box's IR window and the materials you have
available. However, the general procedure described below will guide you.
ᕡ Cover the area around the IR emitters and the cable or satellite box's IR window with a
piece of thick fabric, such as black flannel. You could create a cover using cardboard
or opaque tape instead. The important point is that the material you use fits snugly over
the area around the translucent IR window and the IR Control cable’s emitters.
If possible, cover the entire IR window on the cable or satellite box, because signal
interference can enter from anywhere in the window. For some cable and satellite
boxes, covering the entire IR window will include covering the controls on the front.
In that case, you won’t be able to use the controls, nor will you be able to control the
cable or satellite box with its remote. However, we recommend using only your TiVo
remote to change the channel. If you still need to access your cable or satellite box, use
materials that are relatively easy to remove.
ᕢ Secure the cloth, tape, or other material (with tape or by another method), making sure
that it fits closely around the IR window and the IR Control cable’s emitters.
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IR window
ᕡ Place a piece of opaque material—for
example, cloth or tape—over the IR emitters
(shown on opposite page) and the IR window of
the cable or satellite box.
ᕢ Secure the material, making sure that it
fits snugly.