hank31980 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hi there, I found out that my Sharp TV uses an RF type remote controls rather than a traditional IR type, so no obvious way of building a C4driver. Has anyone actually integrated a device to decode RF from a Sharp TV & converted it to IR for just this purpose, i.e. Control a Sharp TV with Control4? I found some info on a Matterlink Multi-X device which may do the job? Can anyone advise on this issue of whether or not the Matterlink Multi-X device could work? Regards hank31980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 How certian are you there is no IR port? Cuz it'd be the first time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowitall Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Yea, 100000000000000% there is an IR port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Just because the remote is RF doesn't mean there's no IR port. And if the issue is getting codes - either try existing drivers as codes rarely change, of if that fails - using a Logitech remote see if they have codes. Between Logitech Harmony and C4 there's not really a device out there worth using that you can't get codes for....Logitech remote, just using the cheapest one, can easily be used to learn codes back to C4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank31980 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thanks for the replies, I hope your right about the IR. I'll go and check to see if I can find an obvious physical IR port on the TV. You sparked my interest to try & find out more from the manufacturer. The particular TV model is a Sharp LC-49CFE6031 Info I found from http://www.umc-uk.co.uk/sharpcodes.php So I potentially have some codes to try as but then looking at the Table below it is simply listed as RF with no option for codes? Sky, Sky+, Sky HD & Universal Remote Control Codes for Sharp branded Televisions. Earlier Sharp Models (models launched in the market before March 2015) 4-Digit code 0093 3-Digit codes 064 065 081 121 122 185 322 Later Sharp Models (models launched in the market after April 2015, see comments by model below). 4-Digit codes 1687 2134 Sky Remote Universal Remote Manufacturer Model No. Screen Size (Inches) Remote Type Code Revision # Code Comments LC-48CFF6001K 48 IR 2134 9 / 10 2106 or 1106 LC-49CFE5001K 49 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-49CFF6001K 49 IR 2134 9 / 10 2106 or 1106 LC-49CFF5001K 49 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-49CFE6031K 49 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-49CFE6032K 49 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-49CFE6241K 49 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-50CFE5101K 50 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-50LD271K 50 IR 1687 9 / 10 1659 Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-55CFE6241K 55 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-55SFE7452K 55 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. LC-65XUF8772KS 65 RF - - Uses 'RF' remote, see note below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank31980 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Important note. Most models of Sharp TV’s launched from August 2015 onwards use the very latest ‘RF’ technology as opposed to earlier models which use the previous technology called Infrared (IR).Currently, Sky use the older ‘IR’ technology, therefore, their Sky remotes (up to and including Rev 10) cannot operate our newer models of TV’s that use ‘RF’ remote controls. (The same applies to the vast majority of models launched by most of the premium brands whose models launched from Jan 2015).In the future, Sky should launch remote controls using ‘RF’ technology which will mean you will be able to use a Sky Remote to operate the basic functions of any new Sharp TV. (as well as most other premium brands). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 As mentioned - while it may come with an RF remote, that doesn't exclude IR capability on the TV itself. While I can't find a driver for model LC-49CFE6031 in logitech, I can find one for LC-49CFE5001 - another one noted as 'RF only'. Woth a shot to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saluki2007 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I have a sharp in my living room and it's controlled by C4. I don't recall what model number it is, but it's a 60 inch 4k that I bought last fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank31980 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks for your replies. I spoke to customer services. They told me that I could purchase a small IR board which could be fitted internally in the TV in place of the RF board & of course I would need to purchase a remote control as well to learn the codes etc. Well I've just made an executive decision. The RF Sharp is relegated to lower level duties & I have now purchased an new Panasonic 4K TV today. It is a much better prospect to integrate as it has an internal menu setting for Control4 & is fully compatible with a recent Panasonic IP driver Panasonic TX-50DX800B. So tomorrow will be dedicated to Installation, Setup & finally Integration into Control4. Should go smoothly. thanks again for your time to comment anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowitall Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Are you serious? The TV has no IR receiver? Also......didn't sharp stop making tv'a like 3 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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