Has anyone had a problem where their remote control no longer functions at a distance? I originally thought that the remote was completely dead and SonicBlue has sent me a new one. It turns out that both remotes function, but only within 1-2 inches of the IR sensor.

Yep. I had the exact same problem. Empeg did the same thing - try a new remote - didn't work. Turned out the problem was with the IR sensor itself. I ended up having to send it to empeg and they verified that that was indeed the problem. They replaced the IR sensor and it worked fine.

Sorry to tell you, but you might have to send it back to empeg to get it repaired. I'm not sure exactly what is going on with international shipping at this point what with the recent tragedies.

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