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Hi,
I have a Cambridge Soundworks 5.1 System and would like to use the IR Blaster that comes with the Samsung ES8000 TV to turn the Cambridge Soundworks system on and off and control volume. This will eliminate a remote control.
How can I do this?
Thanks,
Alan
Samsung forum: How to program Samsung IR Blaster (ES8000)
by: tvbonnici December 11, 2012 9:06 AM PST
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Here's something I use.
by R. Proffitt 
- 12/11/12 9:44 AM
In Reply to: How to program Samsung IR Blaster (ES8000) by tvbonnici
I have this power strip similar to http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Conserve-Socket-Energy-Saving/dp/B003P2UMQ2/ which cuts the power to peripherals when the TV goes off.
If you don't solve the IR Blaster use, maybe this?
Bob
Not what I need
by tvbonnici - 12/11/12 11:26 AM
In Reply to: Here's something I use. by R. Proffitt
I need a solution that would allow me to alter the volume of the Cambridge Soundworks. I am hoping that I can control this from the Samsung's remote control.
I offered it because it's part of a solution.
by R. Proffitt - 12/11/12 11:44 AM
In Reply to: Not what I need by tvbonnici
It's rare to see the Samsung remote control non-Samsung gear. When folk want that I answer about things like I noted and the Logitech Harmony.
Good luck in finding out more about the IR Blaster.
Bob
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Re: How to program Samsung IR Blaster (ES8000)
by Samsung_HD_Tech 
- 12/11/12 11:42 AM
In Reply to: How to program Samsung IR Blaster (ES8000) by tvbonnici
Hi Alan,
Unfortunately, that's not possible The IR blaster only works with Blu-ray players and set top boxes. It doesn't work with home theater systems. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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Suggestion: Extend the range
by tvbonnici - 12/11/12 12:18 PM
In Reply to: Re: How to program Samsung IR Blaster (ES8000) by Samsung_HD_Tech
Thank you for the replies.
I would like to suggest that Samsung extend support to other devices. After all the IR Blaster is technically capable to handle such devices. These high end TVs are becoming integral parts of Home Theater systems and having one remote to rule them off would be a great feature.
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