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Solving Infrared Problems Continued
Problem
Possible Cause
Cannot transmit data Direct sunlight,
fluorescent light, or
flashing incandescent
light is close to the
infrared connections.
There is interference
from other wireless
devices.
Solution
Remove the interfering
light source(s).
Keep remote control
devices such as wireless
headphones and other
audio devices away from
the infrared connections.
A physical obstruction Do not place objects that
is in the way.
will interfere with a lineof-sight data transmission
between the two devices.
One of the devices
was moved during
data transmission.
Do not move either
device during data
transmission.
The orientation of the
units is incorrect.
Adjust the devices so that
they point directly at each
other.
The distance between Verify that devices are
the devices is too
not more than 1.5 feet
great.
(0.5 meter) apart.
Infrared port does
not work
Direct sunlight,
fluorescent light, or
flashing incandescent
light is close to the
infrared connection.
Remove the interfering
light source(s).
There is interference
from other wireless
devices.
Keep remote control
devices such as wireless
headphones and other
audio devices away from
the infrared connections.
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