Infrared Remote

[timekeeper]

I love my IIi, but has anyone noticed that the infrared function on the pocketpc is quite weak? I can't seem to affect my tv from a normal hotel room's bed to the TV screen using Novii Remote. Anyone experienced the same problem or issue?

[clustered]

somehow the IIi infrared not very far.... I had same problem too....

[oneil3]

I notice it too, my symbian phone equipped with a remote control application can control the same television farther than my XDA2i.

[DAz999]

I have seen this problem elsewere. If you look at the black top opposite the power button, you will notice a small oblong indentation, this is where the infrared signal comes through,for some reason HTC did not put a clear plastic cover which reduces the range, either take the black cover off and push out the blank, or an easier way is to take a craft knife and carefully cut out the blank, the plastic is not very thick at this point. Then you should have the range you need for remote function.

DAz :)

[DAz999]

Nearly forgot here is the link to the Alpine Service Manual, if you need to take the black cover off.

ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Alpine

[timekeeper]

Thanks, it's much appreciated. Sounds a bit drastic though, something as physical as cutting or removing the black cover :P. I tried to download the manual, but it gives me a permission denied error.

[timoni]

I have same problem when i try to ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Alpine??

[DAz999]

Hi,

It's not that drastic as you can see that it is removable, in hindsight you would be better off taking thecover off and then removing the blanking plate, let me know how you get on.

sorry forgot the user/password to FTP, HERE IS THE CORRECT LINK. ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com As before goto uploads then alpine and you will see the doc called HTC XDA II-MDA II Service Manual.pdf (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Alpine/HTC%20XDA%20II-MDA%20II%20Service%20Manual.pdf).

Laters DAz :)

[creed]

A word of warning to anyone intending to modify/mutilate their alpine. I removed the blanking plate only to find that the IR function increased range by some 30cm. So I still can't control my TV from my settee with my alpine :(