TV receiver wont turn back on with remote control

[drummerdimitri]

We've switched to a new "TV provider" and they installed a new TV receiver.

The remote control to switch the receiver on and off works only to turn it on but since it's hidden away for aesthetic reasons, a small sensor is placed below the TV which can turn off the receiver but wont turn it back on.

My question is how can I find a way to turn the receiver back on with the remote control without having to place it in the line of site of the remote control?

Thanks!

[cdev]

"TV provider" ? Literally?

(Sounds like the sensor is powered from the TV so...)

Did you ever get your noise issue sorted out?

[Bud]

You can point the receiver behind the TV to the wall to the right or left from the TV or to the ceiling but may be hard to find a right angle and the remote also will have to be pointed to the same surface at an angle which may be awkward and work only from a certain position of the person in the room, anywa you can try, in a small room may be enough reflection from the walls to trigger the receiver.

[drummerdimitri]

You can point the receiver behind the TV to the wall to the right or left from the TV or to the ceiling but may be hard to find a right angle and the remote also will have to be pointed to the same surface at an angle which may be awkward and work only from a certain position of the person in the room, anywa you can try, in a small room may be enough reflection from the walls to trigger the receiver.

Problem is the receive is tucked away behind a plywood wall so there's no way that would work.

My previous receiver had a similar sensor placed below the TV and I could turn it off and back on with the remote control no problem not sure why this new service provider's receiver works differently.

Can I hack it somehow? Also, for some reason the sensor has a bright red led thing going on and is powered by a usb port which can be very distracting in low light conditions. Maybe a new sensor is in order 

[drummerdimitri]

"TV provider" ? Literally?

(Sounds like the sensor is powered from the TV so...)

Did you ever get your noise issue sorted out?

I meant to say service provider.

You mean the noisy upstairs neighbours? No but the noise levels have been reduced to an almost tolerable level. Still looking for a place of my own