V+ : Moving V+

[GrimUpNorth]

We have a Samsung V+ which I want to move.

I've got a cunning plan to put the box in the loft, with an HDMI cable to the room below and and IR sender.


My questions are:

• What are the operating specs (ambient temp) for the V+, it gets very hot in the loft and this last week or so will have been pretty unbearable.
• Suggestions on IR senders that work with the V+. Would like all the gubbins in the loft out of the way and just the receiver in the room.

I'll run the HDMI and IR cable with the existing aerial cable, and there's enough coax to move the box from it's present location (forward thinking a couple of years ago ).

Any suggestions greatly received.

Cheers

Grim

[spiderplant]

The ambient temperature spec is 0 to 40.

Any IR sender should work apart from the really expensive ones that are designed for esoteric IR protocols. http://www.letsautomate.com will have plenty of choices (other suppliers are available).

[GrimUpNorth]

Thanks for the reply SP, what's the potential issues if the temp goes above 40?

Cheers

Grim

[spiderplant]

It will shut itself down if it truly overheats, but short of that there's a risk of shortened hard drive life, and maybe box crashes. Due to the way the fan controller works, it will help if you avoid putting it into standby.

Also consider how cold it gets in winter. Certainly don't power it off, so it stays at working temperature.

[GrimUpNorth]

Thanks SP, will give it a go and see what happens

Cheers

Grim