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29.11.2008 23:59:47

Remote Buddy - Problems with remotes (Sony BD/EyeTV)

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Hi!

By now I'm only testing remote buddy - but I do find it really interesting. I really would by it instantly if there wouldn't be such huge problems with the remotes.

I'm using a Mac Mini PPC (the old model without a built in receiver). At first I tried it with EyeTV (I'm having a terratec model).

There I had the problem that EyeTV crashed regularly. Additionally the keys often repeated itself - although I pressed them only once.

So I bought a Sony Remote - but with this I'm having the problem that it loses connection every few minutes - sometimes every few seconds. Then I have to remove the batteries for a few seconds to move on.

I looked into the faq. But the distance is short (less than 2 meters) and I already replaced the batteries. The power save isn't enabled.

Where is the problem?

Michael

These entries from the FAQ may be relevant to this topic:

Hardware - EyeTV Receiver

Which receivers are supported? (FAQ015E0211)
The latest info on hard- and software-requirements including info on support hardware can be found on the dedicated page for EyeTV receivers.

Please consider making use of the free Remote Buddy trial version to test your device for compatibility directly on your computer.

Hardware - Sony® BD Remote Control

How can I increase battery life? (FAQ015E0232)
To increase battery life for the Sony® BD Remote, you should turn on the power saving options Remote Buddy offers. You can find them at Remote Buddy Preferences > Hardware > Bluetooth Receiver.
These settings are recommended:
General
Search for paired remotes on startup: On.
Stop searching for paired remotes after max .. minutes: Off.
Display pairing instructions and status messages: Off. If you experience problems, you should turn this option back on to aid you in debugging the problem.

Energy saving
Automatically disconnect remotes after inactivity of more than .. minute(s): On, value of 1 minute.
Disconnect remotes when computer goes to sleep: On. The potential power saving with this option is huge. But as the warning says, this will not work with all computers: if you can't wake up your computer with your remote after turning this option on, please turn it off again.

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Remote Buddy - Problems with remotes (Sony BD/EyeTV), User, 29.11.2008 23:59:47

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